Care Home Chef – Luxury 5-Star Residential & Nursing Care
Full Time | Catering
Location: Prudhoe, Northumberland, Tyne Valley Area
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, including weekends (set days off)
Pay: £14 per hour (competitive)
? Staff meals and paid breaks included
Luxury 5-Star Care Home | Fresh, Creative Cuisine | High-Quality Standards
Are you a skilled chef looking to work in a luxury, hotel-style care home environment where your culinary expertise can shine? Join a prestigious residential and nursing service in Northumberland, set in beautiful countryside surroundings with landscaped gardens and stunning Tyne Valley views.
The home prides itself on fresh, home-cooked meals using local produce, with a talented team of chefs creating exciting menus that elevate the dining experience for residents.
Why Join This Service?
- Competitive pay of £14 per hour
- Work in a 5-star hotel-style care home with luxurious facilities
- Good work/life balance with set days off
- Collaborate with a talented culinary team
- Contribute to a high-standard dining experience for residents
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, your duties will include:
- Preparing, cooking, and serving fresh, locally sourced produce to the highest standard
- Supporting fellow kitchen team members
- Contributing to menu development and adapting to day-to-day needs
- Ensuring meals are presented beautifully and meet dietary requirements
- Maintaining strict hygiene and kitchen standards
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a quality hotel, restaurant, or high-standard care setting
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- DBS check
- NVQ Level 2 or higher in Catering / Professional Cookery
- Own transport preferred
- Passion for fresh, creative, high-quality cuisine
- £14 per hour (competitive)
- Staff meals and paid breaks
- Full-time hours with weekends included
- Set days off for work/life balance
- Work in a luxury, 5-star hotel-style care home
- Supportive, professional, and skilled culinary team
- Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ quality of life
Requirements / Qualifications / Experience
What You’ll Receive
If you are a dedicated, creative chef looking to join a luxury care home facility where your skills are valued and residents’ dining experiences are prioritised, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please contact Jonathan on 01789 867181 or email Jonathan@avonsearch.co.uk for more information.

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