WEEKEND CARE HOME CHEF
Location: Staines-upon-Thames
Pay: £14.85 - £15.35 per hour
Hours: Weekends - with the opportunity to pick up overtime
Food is more than fuel—it’s happiness on a plate! At CHD Living, a family-owned and award-winning care group established in 1984, we’re looking for a chef who loves cooking as much as they love seeing smiles on the faces of residents. With nearly 40 years of experience providing top-quality care across Surrey, Hampshire & South London, we know how important food is for wellbeing—and how much fun it can be to make it!
Why you’ll love this role:
- Get creative! Our menus change seasonally, and we encourage you to put your own flair into every dish.
- Make a real difference. You’re not just cooking—you’re helping residents stay healthy, happy, and cared for.
- Work with freedom. You’ll manage stock, order supplies, and work within a budget—all while maintaining high standards.
Who we need:
- A chef with NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) and at least an intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Motivated, reliable, and ready to communicate well with the team
- Someone who respects and cares for residents, keeping their choices and dignity in mind
- Don’t have all the qualifications? No problem! If you love cooking and want to work in care, we’ll help you grow into an excellent chef.
Perks and benefits:
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free meal per shift
- Interactive, face-to-face training
- Career development opportunities
- NEST pension plan
- Free DBS check*
- Refer-a-friend scheme*
- Long service reward scheme
*Subject to Ts & Cs
Sound like a job for you? Let us know!
We are committed to safe recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance where required, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. As per our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £14.85-£15.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
