2nd Chef

Lovett Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend referral scheme

Induction programme

Cycle to work

Employee recognition

Travel plan

EarlyPay

Job summary

Lovett Care Limited is seeking a motivated and experienced Chef for Guiseley Manor Care Home in Guiseley, Leeds. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals for residents, in line with dietary needs and preferences, within a 40-hour week and 14.25 per hour.

The successful candidate will work with the Head Chef to ensure nutritionally balanced menus, maintain HACCP standards, and lead the kitchen team during the Head Chef's absence, while supporting the overall wellbeing and enjoyment of

Qualifications

• Experience with busy meal periods including breakfast and dinner service.
• Experience in a care home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery.
• Ability to contribute and develop a four‑week menu.
• Ability to complete records showing legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Present and display menus so residents can understand them and choose daily.
• Ensure meals meet diets, portions, and personal needs and preferences.
• Provide nutritionally balanced meals served timely and in the correct sequence.
• Follow HACCP, maintain hygiene, infection control and records.
• Supervise kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence to ensure quality service.

Skills

Busy meal periods

Care home experience

Specialised diets

Menu development

Record keeping

Job description

Guiseley Manor Care Home is a purpose-built 72 care home facility and is situated in the town of Guiseley in the heart of west Yorkshire, Leeds. The home provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to 72 residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and experienced Chef to join our team. To work with the Head Chef, to ensure that a high quality of food service is provided to support residents, responsive to their needs and contributes to their overall positive experience of living in the Home. We have a 40 hours contract available with an hourly rate of 14.25. Shift times are 0730-1730, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice onwhat they wish to eatduring the day.
• Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical, ethnic and personal needs and preferences.
• Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for service in a timely manner and in the correct sequence.
• Understand, follow and adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance.
• Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic and maintain a high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act 1999, and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept.
• Manage, allocate duties and supervise the kitchen teamin the absence of the Head Chefensuring a quality delivery of services.
• Inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expected high standards.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service.
• Experience of working in a care home or similar.
• Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery.
• Ability to contribute and develop the four-week menu.
• Ability to complete records demonstrating adherence to legal requirements.

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme,for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

0730-1730 (with alternative weekend working)