Catering jobs in Evesham

About us

Quinton House & Quinton Gardens Nursing Home provides high-quality dementia, respite, and nursing care within a safe, person-centred environment. Our work is guided by strong values—compassion, professionalism, integrity, and respect—which shape the standards we expect from every member of our team.

We invest in our staff through ongoing training, clear leadership, and a supportive working culture. Collaboration with residents’ families and external professionals is central to our approach, ensuring transparency and continuity of care.

About the Role

Full Time Chef

Cook with Purpose. Make Every Meal Matter.

At Quinton House & Gardens, we know that mealtimes are about so much more than food. They provide comfort, create conversation, spark cherished memories, and play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our residents.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Cook/Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team. If you take pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals and want a rewarding role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Opportunity

About the Role

As a valued member of our kitchen team, you'll prepare freshly cooked, nutritious meals that are tailored to the individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements of our residents. Working closely with colleagues across the home, you'll help create an enjoyable dining experience that residents look forward to each day.

Contract: Full-Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 3 days, 06:00 - 18:00

Hourly Rate: £14.75 per hour

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience as a Cook or Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering environment.

A good understanding of food hygiene legislation, allergens and nutritional requirements.

Experience of preparing IDDSI texture-modified meals, or a willingness to undertake training in IDDSI standards.

Knowledge of HACCP procedures and safe food handling practices.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

A genuine passion for preparing high-quality, home-cooked meals that enhance residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life.

A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work, including weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.

Essential Skills

Your Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of fresh, nutritious meals to a consistently high standard.

Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and therapeutic diets.

Prepare meals and drinks in accordance with IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) standards, ensuring residents requiring texture-modified diets receive safe, appetising and nutritionally balanced meals.

Assist in planning varied, seasonal menus that reflect residents' preferences while promoting balanced nutrition.

Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and food presentation.

Comply with all Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety legislation and maintain accurate kitchen records.

Monitor kitchen stock levels, place orders, rotate stock effectively and minimise food waste.

Work collaboratively with care, nursing, housekeeping and management teams to ensure an outstanding dining experience for every resident.

Support and encourage junior kitchen staff where appropriate, promoting a positive and professional team culture.

What We Offer

Competitive pay from £14.75 per hour

36 contracted hours per week

Consistent shift patterns

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Career progression within the Holmwood Holdings group

A friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives every single day

Why Join Us?

At Quinton House & Gardens, we're proud to provide exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our kitchen is at the heart of daily life, creating meals that bring people together, encourage social interaction and provide comfort to our residents.

Whether you're preparing a traditional Sunday roast, baking a resident's favourite dessert, or carefully following IDDSI guidance to ensure safe dining for someone with swallowing difficulties, your skills will have a direct impact on our residents' happiness, dignity and wellbeing.

If you're looking for a rewarding culinary role where your work is genuinely appreciated and every meal makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Join Quinton House & Gardens and become part of the Holmwood Holdings family.

Please ensure you can reliably commute to, or plan to relocate to, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8RY before your start date.

DEI Statement

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Holmwood Holdings Group are committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe our differences strengthen the care we provide and are dedicated to ensuring fairness, compassion and understanding for our residents, families and colleagues.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to preventing discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and making reasonable adjustments to support individuals in both employment and care. Our values-led, person-centred approach ensures that inclusion, respect and empathy are at the heart of everything we do, enabling our residents and colleagues to feel safe, valued and supported.