Chef

Company: Pax Hill Care Home
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Location: Farnham
Job Description:

Chef – Day Shifts Only! No late nights!

Location: Bentley, Farnham – Must drive as this is a rural location

40 hours per week£15.50 – £16.50 per hourDay Shifts only: Early Shifts are 6am – 2pm, Late Shifts are 9:30am – 5:30pmRequirement to work 2 weekends out of 3Ideal candidate will have Care Home ExperienceEssential: Experience of Modified Diets (IDDSI framework)Must have NVQ Level 2 or EquivalentPax Hill Care Home are looking for a Chef to join their friendly kitchen. We are looking for an experienced chef, with a friendly manner, cool head and good communication skills, to join our existing team for 40 hours a week.Working alongside the Head Chef, existing chef and 3 kitchen assistants, we are looking for an individual that wants a long term role, not just a stepping stone! In return we can offer a friendly working environment with good working conditions and day shifts only.There are no late nights but you will be required to work weekends as per requirements (likely to be 2 weekends out of 3). There will also be the requirement to work some additional shifts to cover holiday and sick.Early shifts are 6am – 2pm and late shifts are 9.30 – 5.30pm, including a 30 minute paid lunch break.There is a 50p per hour enhancement for weekends and £2ph for Bank Holidays.The ideal candidate will have solid experience with ideally some experience working in a kitchen within a care home environment. The quality of food served to our residents is very high and we therefore only invite applications from chefs who can prepare and present food to a quality standard.Must be familiar with modified diets (IDDSI framework).In addition to cooking, the successful candidate will need to be a confident communicator, as visiting each unit on a monthly basis to get feedback and discuss any issues, is a requirement of the job.Successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted for an interview on site and if successful will be invited to a paid ‘trial day’, as part of the selection process.Job Title:

ChefReports To:

Head ChefQualifications: NVQ Level 2 or equivalentFood Hygiene CertificatePrevious catering experienceSummary of Role:

To provide menus appropriate to residents needs/requirements, ensuring that all dishes produced are of a high standard. To undertake other kitchen duties in accordance procedures and guidelines.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £15.50-£16.50 per hourBenefits:Company eventsCompany pensionOn-site parkingExperience:Chef: 10 years (required)Licence/Certification:NVQ Level 2 (required)food hygiene certificate (required)Work Location: In personApply by emailing us your CV

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Posted: August 10th, 2026