£14.60 per hour (depending on experience) | Permanent | 12-hour shifts | No late nights

Location:Stone, Staffordshire
Salary:£14.60 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type:Permanent, Full-time | 12-hour shifts | 7-day rota

Rutherford Care, the healthcare division of the Rutherford Chase Group, is recruiting a Chef to join a well-established care home in Stone. This position offers stable, long-term employment in a structured kitchen environment, more aligned to care home or school catering than a fast-paced restaurant.

• Rota-based across 7 days (including weekends)
• Typically 35 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (e.g. 7am7pm)

• Prepare and cook meals tailored to residents dietary needs
• Plan menus and manage weekly food ordering
• Maintain kitchen records (temperature logs, cleaning schedules, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, Environmental Health, and Health & Safety
• Support all kitchen duties, including washing up when required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment

• Previous experience as a Chef (care home, school, or contract catering preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, COSHH, and H&S regulations
• Confident managing kitchen compliance and paperwork
• Hands-on, reliable, and flexible approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Permanent, full-time role
• Consistent hours and structured working environment
• No late-night shifts
• Immediate interviews available

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