Chef

Chef

Location: Glenholme Halmer Court, Spalding, Lincolnshire

Salary: £13.22 per hour, plus excellent benefits and career development opportunities

Hours: Full-Time

Why Join Glenholme Healthcare as a Chef? Stability

Glenholme Healthcare is an award-winning healthcare provider with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality residential, nursing, and supported living services across the UK.

Personal Development

We are committed to investing in our people through ongoing training, development opportunities, and career progression pathways across our growing organisation.

Innovation

At Glenholme, we embrace innovation and best practices to ensure our homes provide exceptional dining experiences and high standards of nutritional care for residents.

People-Centred Culture

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive working environment where staff and residents are treated with dignity and compassion.

Sustainable Growth

As Glenholme Healthcare continues to grow, we offer long-term career opportunities and stability within a forward-thinking healthcare organisation.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef to join the kitchen team at Halmer Court in Spalding.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about delivering nutritious, home-cooked meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations within a care home environment.

As a Chef, you will support all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring residents receive high-quality meals tailored to their individual dietary, cultural, and nutritional needs.

You will work closely with residents, families, care teams, and colleagues to create a positive dining experience that supports wellbeing and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities as a Chef

• Preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious, home-cooked meals
• Managing stock ordering and supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH, HACCP, Environmental Health, Food Standards Agency, and company policies
• Supporting and working alongside kitchen staff teams
• Maintaining accurate kitchen records, audits, and documentation
• Monitoring food safety, allergy management, and nutritional standards
• Developing menus based on resident feedback, dietary requirements, and seasonal ingredients
• Conducting kitchen audits and reporting issues appropriately
• Supporting kitchen rotas and ensuring staffing levels are maintained
• Supporting induction, supervision, and training for kitchen staff
• Ensuring kitchen, serveries, and dining areas remain hygienically clean and safe at all times
• Attending mandatory training and ongoing professional development sessions

Benefits as a Chef

• 28 days annual leave including an additional paid day off for your birthday
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid DBS and training costs
• Overtime opportunities available
• Paid shadow shifts
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme offering:
  • Mental health support
  • Financial advice
  • Child and family support
  • Wellbeing services
• Discounts on leading brands, restaurants, and entertainment
• Employee recognition and reward schemes
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Career progression opportunities across Glenholme Healthcare

T&Cs apply to all benefits.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a professional kitchen environment
• Knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, Environmental Health, and food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• A good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements within care settings
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work positively within a team and act as a role model
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents

Previous experience within a care home environment is desirable but not essential.

About Halmer Court

Halmer Court is a modern and welcoming residential care home located in Spalding, Lincolnshire, providing high-quality care and support for older adults in a safe and homely environment.

The home is designed to promote comfort, dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with spacious communal areas, comfortable accommodation, and a dedicated team committed to delivering person-centred care.

Halmer Court offers:

• Comfortable and welcoming living spaces
• High-quality residential care
• A warm and friendly atmosphere
• Engaging activities and social opportunities
• A dedicated and supportive staff team
• Person-centred care tailored to individual needs

At Halmer Court, we are passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment where residents feel valued and at home.

Inclusion & Equality at Glenholme

At Glenholme, our core values guide everything we do:

• Respect & Dignity
• Equality, Equity & Diversity
• Inclusion & Community
• Excellence in Care

We believe these values allow both our staff and the people we support to flourish within a positive and inclusive environment.

Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about joining Glenholme Healthcare as a Chef, press apply today.

Job Code: CHHAL2