Head Cook / Chef
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chester Le Street, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Premier Care Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Head Cook / Chef
40 hours per week
£14.00 per hour
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Cook / Chef to join our team of dedicated staff. The role is based at Picktree Court Care Home in Chester le Street. Picktree Court is family run and prides itself on the quality of care we deliver.
You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, meeting residents’ dietary requirements as necessary. Responsibilities: working with raw ingredients, required knowledge of food/nutrition, to prepare and cook nutritional food from fresh to a high standard at agreed meal times from set menus. Ensuring rotation of foodstuffs, ordering fresh food and other food, monitoring and recording temperature checks.
As the Head Cook you will lead the catering team to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring meal times are an enjoyable part of the day, involving residents in preparing and developing suitable menus. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative without supervision over a 7 day rota. An excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation is essential, along with a positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. Experience of supervising and leading a team is desirable.
A full driving licence is preferred to make short journeys between our Chester-le-Street care homes.
Benefits of working for Premier Care Homes include:
Free training and qualifications
Free uniforms
Free onsite parking
Pension scheme
Recommend a Friend payments
Long service recognition
Free flu vaccination
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.
To apply, please call or email to request an application form.
40 hours per week
£14.00 per hour
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Cook / Chef to join our team of dedicated staff. The role is based at Picktree Court Care Home in Chester le Street. Picktree Court is family run and prides itself on the quality of care we deliver.
You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, meeting residents’ dietary requirements as necessary. Responsibilities: working with raw ingredients, required knowledge of food/nutrition, to prepare and cook nutritional food from fresh to a high standard at agreed meal times from set menus. Ensuring rotation of foodstuffs, ordering fresh food and other food, monitoring and recording temperature checks.
As the Head Cook you will lead the catering team to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring meal times are an enjoyable part of the day, involving residents in preparing and developing suitable menus. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative without supervision over a 7 day rota. An excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation is essential, along with a positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. Experience of supervising and leading a team is desirable.
A full driving licence is preferred to make short journeys between our Chester-le-Street care homes.
Benefits of working for Premier Care Homes include:
Free training and qualifications
Free uniforms
Free onsite parking
Pension scheme
Recommend a Friend payments
Long service recognition
Free flu vaccination
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.
To apply, please call or email to request an application form.