Care Home Chef: Fresh, From-Scratch Meals & Growth

Sandstone Care Group; Longridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free Meals*

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street*

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Flexible pay*

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group's Longridge Hall Care Home in Longridge is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals daily for residents in a warm, homely setting.

You will contribute to menu planning, adapt dishes to dietary needs, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while adhering to health and food hygiene standards. This role offers friendly team environment and opportunities for in-house training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Passion for cooking fresh, wholesome meals from scratch.
• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude with the ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh, home-cooked meals daily for residents.
• Delivering high standards of culinary excellence with well-balanced, nutritious meals.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
• Contributing to menu planning and ensuring meals meet dietary needs of residents.
• Complying with all health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking from scratch

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in food hygiene

Job description

Sandstone Care Group's Longridge Hall Care Home in Longridge is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals daily for residents in a warm, homely setting.

You will contribute to menu planning, adapt dishes to dietary needs, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while adhering to health and food hygiene standards. This role offers friendly team environment and opportunities for in-house training.