Bank Chef

Company: Hartford Care
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The Role

As a Chef, you will provide home‑cooked, nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for residents while ensuring good food hygiene at all times, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are preparing and cooking a three‑course meal, discussing with residents what they would like to see on next week’s menu, doing a bread making activity session with residents, or carrying out a deep clean of the kitchen, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook three‑course meals and snacks for residents
  • Discuss menus with residents and adapt to dietary requirements
  • Conduct bread‑making activity sessions
  • Carry out deep cleaning of the kitchen and maintain hygiene standards

Qualifications / Personality

  • Ability to make a difference to someone’s life and feel a sense of purpose
  • Experienced Chef, energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food
  • Enjoy producing delicious, home‑cooked foods that look and taste good
  • Caring, warm and understanding, spontaneous, patient, flexible with a good sense of humour
  • Strong belief in creating communities, caring for each other and celebrating individuality

Essential Requirements

  • A compassionate and caring nature
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
  • Strong organisation and planning skills
  • Ability to prepare, cook and present a variety of appetising and nutritious homemade meals
  • Understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with dietary requirements
  • Good understanding of what good looks like in terms of dining and food experience
  • Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
  • Flexible approach to working hours

Employment Details

Employment Type: Bank.

Location: Moorhill, Southampton.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026