Chef | £15.07 per Hour | Lymington | Monday to Friday | 33 Hours per Week
A healthcare facility in Lymington is looking for a dedicated and reliable Chef to join its catering team.
The role involves preparing fresh, nutritious, home-style meals for patients and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene are maintained at all times.
Working alongside a Kitchen Assistant, you will help deliver breakfast, lunch, and a light tea service in a friendly and rewarding healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule and no evening shifts.
The Role
As Chef, you will:
- Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for patients and staff
- Plan and deliver menus in line with dietary requirements
- Work closely with the Kitchen Assistant to ensure smooth daily service
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance standards
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation
- Support a positive dining experience for residents, patients, and visitors
- Carry out kitchen cleaning and compliance duties as required
What's on Offer?
- £15.07 per hour
- 33 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Excellent work-life balance
- No late evenings
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Stable, supportive working environment
- Opportunity to work in a rewarding healthcare setting
Working Hours
- Monday: 8:00am to 2:00pm (6 hours)
- Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm (7.5 hours)
- Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm (7.5 hours)
- Thursday: 8:00am to 2:00pm (6 hours)
- Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm (6 hours)
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or similar catering role
- Experience working with fresh ingredients
- Understanding of food safety, allergens, and health & safety legislation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- A caring and customer-focused approach
- Experience within healthcare, education, or contract catering would be advantageous
If you're a passionate chef looking for a rewarding role with sociable hours and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we can only respond to candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role.
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