Chef

Avalon Park Care Home; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and <

a nutritious meal during shifts of

GP Online for you and your dependants

Access to discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Award-winning learning and development

Career development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1,000

Job summary

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Chef to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and daily life. You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and preferences while upholding presentation, hygiene and food safety standards.

You will work with a supportive team on menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service, with no late evenings or split shifts and excellent work-life balance in a rewarding care

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of food preparation and service.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service.
• Ensure meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Ability to work independently and as a

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job details

• Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham provides residential and residential dementia care for older people. With 58 bedrooms, the home offers a welcoming environment focused on person centered care, wellbeing and independence. As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, helping residents enjoy meaningful daily lives while developing your skills and experience., Avalon Park 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.
• £15.05 - £15.65 per hour
• Contract to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• Includes alternate weekends
• 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
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role