Chef

Chef - Full-time (36 hours per week - includes alternate weekend working)

Location

Hartford Court - Portsmouth, Hampshire (PO3 6GN)

Join the Hartford Care Family – Where Every Meal Makes a Difference

Do you love creating home-cooked meals that make people smile? Are you passionate about fresh, nutritious food and want to make a real difference every single day?

At Hartford Care, we’re more than a care provider — we’re a family. We believe in Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other, and Celebrating Individuality. As our Chef, you’ll bring warmth, creativity, and heart to every dish you prepare. Not only that you can bring your culinary skills to a role where you do not need to work late into the night.

The Role

As a Chef, you’ll be at the heart of our home — preparing delicious, wholesome meals and snacks for our residents while keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

From serving a comforting Sunday roast to hosting a bread-making session with residents or planning next week’s menu, you’ll put care and pride into everything you do.

If you’re caring, energetic, and have a great sense of humour, you’ll fit right in!

What You’ll Bring

A compassionate, caring nature

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Confidence with IT systems

The ability to prepare, cook, and present nutritious, appetising meals

Understanding of individual dietary needs

Team spirit and flexibility to adapt to a busy environment

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What You’ll Get

We believe in looking after the people who look after others.

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Occupational sick pay and annual pay reviews

Life insurance and enhanced parental leave pay

Recruitment referral bonuses

Blue Light discounts

Free DBS check and NMC PIN reimbursement

Salary sacrifice schemes and access to Wagestream (draw down earned pay before payday!)

A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Ready to Cook Up a Career That Cares?

If you’re passionate about great food and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Hartford Care family!