At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals for residents with complex health needs.
- Company: Vane Hill Care Home, part of a leading care provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Earn £13.22 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values trust, respect, and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a balanced work-life.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen and understanding of dietary needs preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.22 - 13.22 £ per hour.
Catering and Hospitality - Vane Hill Care Home
Contract: Bank
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 0
Vane Hill Care Home is a specialist service in Torquay, set across two Victorian houses overlooking Torbay. The home provides structured, enablement focused support for adults living with mental health conditions, including Korsakoff’s syndrome and Alcohol-Related Brain Damage, promoting independence, stability and wellbeing.
Chef Contract: £13.22 per hour
Contracted to 0 hours per week, Flexible bank contract
Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs. Your role plays an important part in daily life, providing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing. You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements, including modified diets where required. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that meet both nutritional and clinical needs. Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service, ensuring a safe, efficient and well organised kitchen environment at all times.
What We Are Looking For
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive and reliable approach
About us
Vane Hill Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.
Bank Chef in Torquay employer: Vane Hill Care Home
Vane Hill Care Home in Torquay is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and professional work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing training and opportunities for advancement within our specialist complex care setting. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values clear communication and high-quality care, all while enjoying the beautiful coastal location of Torquay.
