Elizabeth Finn Homes
Chef - Halliwell
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Chef - Halliwell
Chef – Halliwell Care Home
Location Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4UN
CQC Rating: Good Hourly Rate: £17.77 per hour Contract: Full-time (Permanent) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (weekend working required)
About Halliwell Care Home
Our Halliwell Home sits on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, delivering residential and nursing care at the highest standards in a beautiful, homely environment. Part of Elizabeth Finn, a leading care provider focused on "Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose, Welcome All".
As our Chef, you’ll contribute to meals that reflect our residents’ tastes and dietary needs via an à la carte menu while enjoying structured rosters and minimal late-night shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals adhering to established menus and dietary prescriptions (including allergies, special diets, and nutritional requirements).
- Maintain HACCP, COSHH, and IDDSI compliance in all food handling.
- Ensure high standards of hygiene, taste, and presentation (with strict attention to food safety).
- Organise kitchen workflows, monitor stock levels, and assist with supply ordering to reduce waste.
- Collaborate with catering teams and management for seamless kitchen operations.
- Co-create menu ideas that engage resident preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Uphold safeguarding and company policies at all times.
- Demonstrate precision and creativity with structured, consistent scheduling.
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Qualifications & Skills
Experience & Compliance
- Proven track record as a Chef or Cook in hospitality/catering (care experience is a plus, not essential).
- Level 2 Food Hygiene (offering support for UK upskill opportunities to Level 3).
- Rotatable availability for weekends and shifts under an 8-hour weekly rota.
- Enhanced DBS check required (clear conviction checks addressed on merit).
Aptitude
- Strong organisational skills paired with meticulous attention to detail.
- A collaborative mindset, prioritising resident satisfaction.
- A passion for innovative, nutritious menu creation.
Applying to Our Team
Interviews will take place in person at the care home. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact: 📞 +44 1892 525909
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Elizabeth Finn does not offer visa sponsorship but welcomes applications from eligible UK workers.
Benefits Pack
- Enhanced pay for family leave and overtime/bank holiday bonuses.
- Group pension scheme + occupational sick pay post-probation.
- Wellbeing support (employee assistance programme including free counselling, Mental Health First Aiders).
- Rewards via Care Friends (cash-in referral scheme).
- Free Blue Light card (extensive retail discounts).
- Subsidised meals while working.
- Long service awards, apprenticeships and career development opportunities.
Safeguarding Commitment
All roles—including this—require enhanced DBS checks (barred lists) through our safeguarding procedures. All Staff must embrace:
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: valuing every team member’s authentic identity.
- Respect and empowerment: striving to create an environment where everyone belongs.
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