Chef

Sandstone Care Group; Rishton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group's Longridge Hall Care Home in Longridge is seeking a dedicated Chef to create nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents. You will prepare fresh dishes daily, balance dietary needs, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen within a warm, caring environment.

Applicants should have proven kitchen experience; NVQ level 2 in food hygiene is preferred. We offer a friendly team, in-house training, flexible pay options, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to cook fresh, wholesome meals from scratch.
• NVQ level 2 in food hygiene preferred.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, home-cooked meals daily for residents.
• Deliver high standards of nutritious meals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Contribute to menu planning and dietary needs.
• Comply with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Food Hygiene

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals? Join the team at Longridge Hall Care Home, a warm and welcoming residential care home in Longridge, where we prioritize the comfort and well-being of our residents. Longridge Hall offers a unique and homely atmosphere, featuring a reminiscence lounge, a chapel, and even an indoor sensory garden. Under the leadership of our experienced Care Home Manager, Tracey, who has been with us for over 10 years, we foster a supportive and positive environment for both residents and staff.

We’re currently looking for a Chef to join our team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our catering service, preparing fresh, home-cooked meals from scratch, ensuring that every meal is nutritious, appetizing, and tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Your culinary skills will play an important role in providing residents with a sense of comfort and enjoyment through the food you create.

As a Chef at our home, your role may involve:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, home-cooked meals daily for our residents
• Delivering high standards of culinary excellence with well-balanced, nutritious meals
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times
• Contributing to menu planning and ensuring meals meet the dietary needs of our residents
• Complying with all health, safety, and food hygiene standards

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment, ideally with experience in catering for large groups
• A passion for cooking fresh, wholesome meals, from scratch, using quality ingredients
• A friendly and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to work well within a team
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage your workload and prioritize tasks
• NVQ level 2 in food hygiene (preferred)

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.