Bistro Chef based at The Fairways, Chippenham

Part time days

Job Reference

REQ025977

Date posted

19 December 2025

Closing date

12 January 2026

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Bistro Chef based at The Fairways, Chippenham

Available Hours:

Permanent – Part Time – 16 hours per week.

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more: 

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
  • Life assurance.
  • A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
  • Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
  • Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
  • Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
  • Access to wellbeing resources.
  • Recommend a friend scheme.
  • Family friendly policies.
  • Long service awards.
  • Free uniform and DBS check.
  • Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering a high quality catering service, planning menus with residents which are varied and interesting to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements.

You will manage our dedicated catering team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety.

An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget and stock control abilities.

Excellent people skills are required to maintain positive relationships with residents and members of staff.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous care experience is desirable it is not essential, and we will provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You don’t need any qualifications to get started as a Care Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

About the home

The Fairways care home in Chippenham

The Fairways is a friendly and values driven home where colleagues work together to provide high quality residential and dementia care. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with colleagues supporting one another to deliver the best possible experiences for residents.

Colleagues help promote dignity, independence and wellbeing, contributing to a calm and positive environment. MHA’s charitable foundations shape a culture of kindness, teamwork and continual development.

For job seekers wanting to build a meaningful career in a supportive and people focused home, The Fairways offers opportunities to grow, develop skills and feel proud of the difference they make.

For more information about the home, please click here

If you want to know more then please apply, we want to hear from you!

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

More about our EDI commitments

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.

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