Chef

Marbrook; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home facility in Barleythorpe is seeking a Chef to deliver high-quality meals and supervise junior staff. The ideal candidate has previous kitchen experience, is enthusiastic about food, and can ensure dietary requirements are met. This entry-level position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive rates of pay

Great holiday allowance – increases with long service

Flexible working/rota

Automatic pension

Blue Light Card

Free parking

Free tea and coffee

Free access to Mental Health Charter

Quick career progression opportunities

First‑class specialist tailored training and induction

Length of service rewards

Regular management supervision and support

Staff forums – to give you a voice to share your ideas

Double pay for bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of IDDSI and care-home dietary requirements is an advantage.
• Basic DBS check, enhanced for this role.
• Enthusiastic about food and supportive of a friendly team environment.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of residents.
• Work closely with the Head Chef or Senior Chef to ensure all meals are prepared to high standards.
• Prepare, cook and present appetising and balanced meals.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, hygienic and safe.
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Chef in producing accessible menus.

Job description

Chef role at The Marbrook Centre

Location: Barleythorpe, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by The Marbrook Centre. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week full time, includes alternate weekends

Responsibilities

• Help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of residents.
• Work closely with the Head Chef or Senior Chef to ensure all meals are prepared to high standards and meet dietary requirements.
• Prepare, cook and present appetising, balanced and varied nutritious foods in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, hygienic and safe at all times.
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants to be efficient within their roles.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Chef in producing menus that are accessible to all residents, reflect seasonal changes and offer choice options; prior care‑home experience and knowledge of IDDSI is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of IDDSI and care‑home dietary requirements is an advantage.
• Basic DBS check, enhanced for this role.
• Enthusiastic about food and supportive of a friendly team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Great holiday allowance – increases with long service
• Flexible working/rota
• Automatic pension
• Blue Light Card
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Free access to Mental Health Charter
• Quick career progression opportunities
• First‑class specialist tailored training and induction
• Length of service rewards
• Regular management supervision and support
• Staff forums – to give you a voice to share your ideas
• Double pay for bank holidays

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

We don’t just accept difference, we welcome it. No matter what your sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic, we welcome your application. As a team we actively celebrate, support and thrive on diversity for the benefit of our residents and staff, and we believe this creates an environment of empowerment and mutual respect and therefore excellence in care.

We are committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable adults and this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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