Chef

Roby House Care Home; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 43,124,000 - 44,844,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Free meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Roby House Care Home in Huyton seeks a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met while maintaining presentation and safety standards.

You will work as part of a supportive team, contribute to menu planning, and benefit from a consistent schedule with no late evenings or split shifts, 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

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety across all kitchen activities.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day-to-day service.

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a professional kitchen

Job description

About Roby House Care Home

Our 55 bedded home provides residential and nursing care in Huyton and supports older people, including those requiring palliative care. Roby House is a welcoming home with a warm, community focused feel, offering a supportive environment for colleagues to develop their skills and provide high quality care across a varied resident group.

Chef Contract

• £15.05-£15.65 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• 4 days out of 7, alternate weekends
• 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.

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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Roby House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.