Chef - Weybourne Care Home in Canterbury

Job Introduction

Join Our Team as a Chef atAvante Care & Support!

Are you passionate about making a difference through food? Avante Care & Support, a leading Registered Charity, supports over 1,000 older adults through our dementia care homes and home care services. We’re looking for a Chef to join our friendly, caring team atWeybourne.

What You’ll Do:

As a Chef, you’ll lead our kitchen team in creating nutritious, beautifully presented meals tailored to our residents' needs. From planning menus to supervising kitchen staff, you'll ensure every meal is made with care, consideration, and respect for residents' preferences, including cultural and religious dietary requirements.

You’re the Perfect Fit if You Have:

• Experience running a kitchen and managing a team




• A strong understanding of elderly dietary needs and food hygiene practices




• Relevant food/catering qualifications (Level 2 or higher)




• A friendly, reliable, and flexible approach to work

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay




• FREE DBS check & uniform




• Flexible working patterns




• Pension contributions




• Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers




• Training & career progression opportunities




• 24/7 access to GP & counselling




• Employee recognition awards




• Life Assurance

Join us to make a real difference in residents' lives.

(All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.)

Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.

We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.