About the Role
We’re delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded care setting in Greater Manchester, supporting residents with a range of care needs including dementia, nursing and complex conditions. With a strong focus on quality of life, dignity and creating a welcoming home-from-home environment, our client is now looking to strengthen its kitchen team with a chef who understands that great food is about far more than simply putting a meal on a plate. This is an opportunity to join a supportive environment where fresh, nutritious and thoughtfully prepared food plays an important part in residents’ daily experience, and where your skills can genuinely make a difference.
The Care Home Chef plays a central role in supporting residents’ wellbeing by preparing nutritious, appetising meals tailored to individual dietary needs. This role ensures high standards of food safety, contributes to a warm and homely dining experience, and works closely with care staff to promote residents’ health, dignity, and enjoyment of food.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Menu Planning
• Prepare balanced, high‑quality meals for residents, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
• Create menus that are seasonal, varied, and aligned with residents’ dietary requirements (e.g., soft diets, diabetic, allergen‑free).
• Adapt meals for individual preferences, cultural needs, and medical conditions.
• Ensure portion control and nutritional standards are met.
Food Safety & Kitchen Management
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Follow all food hygiene, allergen, and infection control procedures.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate supplies, and complete regular inventory checks.
• Manage food orders within budget, ensuring minimal waste.
• Keep accurate records for temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and compliance audits.
Resident Support & Experience
• Support a positive dining experience by presenting meals attractively and considering residents’ dignity and independence.
• Communicate with residents to understand preferences and gather feedback.
• Work with care teams to support residents who require assistance with eating or have changing dietary needs.
Teamwork & Communication
• Collaborate with care staff, managers, and kitchen assistants to ensure smooth service.
• Attend training sessions and contribute to team meetings.
• Report concerns about residents’ nutrition or wellbeing promptly.
Skills & Qualities
• Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare meals at scale.
• Knowledge of dietary needs in older adults and those with health conditions.
• Excellent organisation and time‑management.
• Compassionate, patient, and resident‑focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
Working Hours
• Shift patterns may include early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays depending on the needs of the home.
(Rated Good by CQC)
Requirements
Ability to commute: Oldham
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Min 5 years of culinary experience, 1 year as CDP
Home style fresh food dining, volume and quality driven, with a proven background of 1 year in similar venues
Confident knowledge of, EHO requirements temperature control and food safety
Passion for teamwork, leading a team, will be required
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen awareness training (required)
N/Law (required)
Enhanced DBS is required - payable split by the client
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required) only, no sponsorship is available at this time
The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions or concerns.
Eligibility to Work in the UK at The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK
£13.93 Per Hour / 40 Hour Week