Chef – Bank

Company: Hartford Care Limited
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Job Description:

Chef – Bank

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Company: Hartford Care

Salary: £16.25 – £16.85

Hours: Full-time

Location: GU34 5AH

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Aug 2026

Closing date: 18 Sept 2026

Summary

Bank Chef – Care Home – Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters – improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day – with no late nights or split shifts.

Location

To cover Belford House (GU34 5AH) and Alton Place (GU34 1UY)

Hours

Bank (zero-hours contract)

Your Role:

  • Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents
  • Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety
  • Manage stock and minimise waste
  • Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous Chef experience
  • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
  • Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)
  • Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us?

  • No out-of-hours working – no late nights or unsociable hours
  • Free meals on shift
  • Free on-site parking
  • Paid DBS check
  • Ongoing training & development opportunities
  • Supportive, friendly working environment
  • Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food – without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.

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Posted: August 27th, 2026