Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals, Day Shifts, Benefits

Windmill Lodge Care Home; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Windmill Lodge Care Home in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Chef on a bank contract to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. You will manage food preparation, respect dietary needs, and maintain high hygiene standards.

The role offers a consistent day shift pattern, no late evenings, with DBS paid, pension, uniform provided and 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata for bank hours), plus ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation
• Support menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Positive attitude

Reliable

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, or equivalent

Job description

Windmill Lodge Care Home in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Chef on a bank contract to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. You will manage food preparation, respect dietary needs, and maintain high hygiene standards.

The role offers a consistent day shift pattern, no late evenings, with DBS paid, pension, uniform provided and 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata for bank hours), plus ongoing training and development opportunities.