Exmouth House, Exmouth
Very Competitive Salary | Permanent Role | Various Shifts Available
Love cooking, but ready for better hours and a better work-life balance?
Join Exmouth House, Amica Care's care home situated in picturesque Devon and enjoy a rewarding catering role where your food genuinely makes a difference every day.
Forget late nights, unpredictable hours and the pressures of traditional hospitality. Here, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents in their own home, helping to create enjoyable dining experiences that support health, wellbeing and happiness.
Why make the move?
No late evenings
Permanent, secure employment
Regular, reliable hours
Work alongside an experienced Head Chef
Build meaningful relationships with residents
Make a genuine difference every day
Be part of a brand-new team from the very beginning
The Role
Working as part of our catering team, you'll prepare and cook delicious, nutritious meals tailored to residents' individual needs and preferences, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.
You'll support menu development, seasonal events and special occasions, helping to ensure every mealtime is something residents look forward to.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience as a Chef or Cook
- Holds a catering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or above)
- Has a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
- Takes pride in producing quality food
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Has a caring, customer-focused approach
Experience within care or healthcare is welcome but not essential.
As a values-led charity, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Early access wage scheme
- £200 Refer a Friend bonus
- Friendly, supportive team culture
Make every meal matter. Enjoy a better work-life balance. Be part of something special from day one.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date and therefore encourage early applications.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.
Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Chef employer: Amica-Care-Trust
At Amica Care, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our residents and employees. As a Maintenance Officer at Exmouth Court, you'll enjoy a hands-on role that not only ensures the safety and comfort of our community but also offers opportunities for personal growth and development. With benefits like a Cycle to Work scheme, competitive pension, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, Amica Care is dedicated to making every detail count in fostering a rewarding workplace culture.
