Chef

SeeMeHired; Oldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Blue Light Card Discount

Company funded further studies and PD

£250 welcome bonus

Free onsite parking

Welfare counselling

Free uniform

Holiday allowance

Job summary

SeeMeHired is seeking a Chef to join a care home environment, delivering daily catering and special event meals. You will assist the Head Chef with menus, prepare and serve meals, and maintain high hygiene standards across kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, respect for residents, and the ability to handle a fast-paced setting with flexible schedule options. A £250 welcome bonus and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience assisting in kitchens.
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• A relevant qualification in Food/Catering or a related subject.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef to develop daily menus and display food choices clearly.
• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals for residents and events.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in kitchen and dining areas.
• Record routines accurately and support residents with dietary needs.
• Work as part of a team to provide respectful, dignified care.

Skills

Experience in kitchens

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Food/Catering qualification

Job description

As a Chef you should be passionate about delivering exceptional food to the ladies and gentlemen we support, providing a daily catering service for the home and where necessary the provision of meals for seasonal events.

• Assist the Head Chef to develop daily menus and display food choices clearly using visual displays around the home and digital software provided.
• Prepare, cook and serve exceptional quality main meals, snacks and cakes. The presentation of meals should reflect the passion and dedication of the you as a Chef and support residents portion preferences, diets, medical requirements, ethnic and personal needs.
• Take responsibility when washing and cleaning floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchens equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and dining room as appropriate.
• Show a desire and passion to help make a difference to the lives of others and work effectively as part of a team who believe in respecting every person as a unique individual, treating them with the dignity you would wish for yourself.
• The post holder is required to complete all necessary records and routines accurately and maintain a clean and safe working environment for everyone living and working at the home.
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations

Desired criteria

• A relevant qualification in Food/Catering or another relevant subject
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
  Do you have a passion for creating beautiful and nutritious food? Are you looking for a flexible career cooking for people in our beautifully modern care home? £250 welcome bonus included too!

You can earn from £13.02 per hour as a Chef. We're excited to grow our team of care professionals further and would love to welcome you.

Hours are 7.30am until 5pm, 4 days a week with alternate weekend work. Reports to: Head Cook, Home Manager and Rochcare Management Team.

Rochcare is a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia. We believe exceptional care homes don't stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we're always looking for similar-minded people to join us.

The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through additional required training, peer mentoring and frequent performance reviews.

Schedule: Full-time, Part-time and Permanent (hours to be discussed at interview)

Wage rate: Earn from £13.02 per hour.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Access to Blue Light Card Discount.
• Company funded further studies and professional development opportunities.
• £250 welcome bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to free and confidential welfare counselling.
• Free uniform.
• Competitive rates of pay and holiday allowance.