At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for our residents in a vibrant kitchen environment.
- Company: Join Elizabeth Finn, a leading care provider with a heart for exceptional care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Work-life balance with structured hours and no late nights.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while showcasing your culinary creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef or Cook; knowledge of food hygiene is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 17.77 - 17.77 £ per hour.
- CQC Rating: Good
- Hourly Rate: £17.77 per hour
Shifts: 38 hours per week, weekend working required.
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes.
Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Chef - Halliwell Care Home
Home Introduction
Our Halliwell Home is situated on the outskirts of the charming town, Tunbridge Wells.
Providing residential and nursing care to the highest of standards in a beautiful, homely environment.
We are seeking an experienced Chef to create delicious, nutritious meals that reflect the preferences and dietary needs of our residents.
Our kitchen operates on a planned production model—busy, well‑organised and never unpredictable.
With an à la carte‑style menu, you’ll also have space to bring creativity to seasonal dishes.
And with no late nights, structured rotas and consistent hours, the role offers genuine work-life balance.
- What You’ll Do
- Prepare and cook meals in accordance with established menus and dietary requirements, including special diets and allergies.
- Ensure all food is prepared to high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area following health and safety regulations.
- Assist with menu planning and contribute creative ideas for seasonal and resident‑preferred dishes.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies to minimise waste.
- Work collaboratively with catering staff and management to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Adhere strictly to food hygiene standards and company policies at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in hospitality or catering (care experience beneficial but not essential).
- Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and IDDSI, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to work an 8 hour day on a rota including weekends.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene required (Level 3 desirable; training can be supported).
- Strong organisational skills with consistent attention to detail.
- A collaborative, resident‑focused approach.
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
- Enhances pay for family leave
- Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
- Group pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay after probation
- Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
- Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
- Long service awards
- Subsidised meals while on duty
- Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
- Safeguarding
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented.
This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.
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Chef - Halliwell in Royal Tunbridge Wells employer: Elizabeth Finn Homes
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