Catering Lead

Peoplebank; Hague Bar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Watford House Care Home in High Peak is seeking a Chef to deliver high quality, nutritious meals in a supportive team. This full-time role (32 hours per week) offers a consistent day pattern with no late evenings, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

You will tailor meals to dietary needs, maintain hygiene standards, and support menu planning. The role provides ongoing training and development opportunities, a paid DBS, pension, and uniform.

Qualifications

• 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 individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with company policy.
• Assist with menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.
• Contribute to a consistent work pattern with no late evenings or split shifts.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Teamwork

Independent worker

Reliable

Education

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

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Watford House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 32

Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36-residents.

Chef Contract

• From £13.50 DOE per hour
• Contracted to 32 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.

You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• 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

About us

Watforod House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.