Chef -Bank
Country Court Care
14 to 14 Per Hour
Heartlands Nursing Home, 50 Broadstone Road Birmingham, B26 2BN
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About Country Court Care
Country Court Care run care homes.
Job description from Country Court Care
Chef -Bank required at Heartlands Care & Nursing Home in Birmingham B26, Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: Bank
Heartlands Nursing Home is one of the leading care homes in Birmingham & we specialise in providing individualised residential, dementia & nursing care that supports residents with their personal needs. Our dedicated team led by the manager help create a warm, homely atmosphere and help create special memories for the residents.
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week. Why not come and join us at xxxxxxxxxxx to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
Country Court is proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
THE CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:
- Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
- Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
- Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
- Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
- Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning
ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5* food experience.
You will …
- Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,
- Experience as a chef and working within a catering environment
- Valid food hygiene certificate.
- A passion for producing high quality food.
- Can do attitude!
- Be able to take initiative and responsibility
- City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry
- Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:
- 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
- Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
- Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
- Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
- Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
- Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff
*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.
We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Country Court Care pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
52% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Country Court Care pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
43% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Country Court Care get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Country Court Care pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Country Court Care do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Country Court Care?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 32% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 21% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 32% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Country Court Care worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Country Court Care workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
75% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Country Court Care workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Country Court Care?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
75% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Country Court Care managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
70% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Country Court Care?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Country Court Care good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Country Court Care feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Country Court Care get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
58% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Country Court Care?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Country Court Care enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
67% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Country Court Care recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Country Court Care?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Country Court Care?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Country Court Care head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
86% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Country Court Care is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Country Court Care employees say about their job
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Best thing
Some of the other staff members are lovely and fun to work with
Worst thing
There are only 2 chefs to cover our care home, so trying to have time off is difficult as it's hard to find cover or you will often find yourself covering extra shifts
Chef at Country Court Care, January 2024
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Best thing
Improving the lives of those we look after
Worst thing
Stress, in house politics, not enough staff
Senior carer at Country Court Care, December 2023
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