Company Overview
Coast Care Group is a family-run business based in the UK, providing high-quality, person-centered care since 2004. With three Residential Care Homes, a Step-Down Nursing Unit, and a Domiciliary Care Service, we are committed to improving the quality of life and creating positive outcomes for all those we care for.
Summary
We are looking for an experienced, reliable Chef to join our friendly team at our Whitebeach Care Home in St Leonards on Sea. As Chef, you’ll play a key role in providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. You’ll prepare home-style meals using fresh ingredients, cater for a range of dietary requirements, and help ensure that mealtimes are an enjoyable part of daily life within the home.
Shift Pattern:
42hrs per week, comprised of four 10.5hr shifts, which include three weekday shifts and one Sunday shift each week.
Main responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals in line with residents’ care plans and nutritional needs
- Ensure all meals are well presented, varied, and in line with menu plans
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety in line with regulations
- Manage stock levels and ordering to minimise waste
- Work closely with care staff to adapt meals for residents’ preferences and special diets
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally within a care or catering setting
- A passion for cooking and attention to detail
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
- Organised, dependable and able to work independently
What we offer:
- £13.50 per hour
- Supportive working environment within a friendly, established team
- Training and development opportunities
- Be part of Coast Care Group's Employee Ownership Trust, giving every employee a meaningful voice and shared success in the organisation’s future
If you take pride in your cooking and want to be part of a team that values quality, care, and community, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you are able to work on Sundays.
Work Location: In person
