Chef

Peoplebank; Sefton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home in Southport is seeking a Chef to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals as part of daily life for residents. Your cooking will bring comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.

You will own food preparation, ensure meals meet dietary needs, maintain hygiene standards and contribute to menu planning within a supportive team, with no late evenings or split shifts and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive and reliable approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Assist with menu planning and kitchen organisation
• Support a consistent, balanced daily service
• Work alternate weekends

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independent working

Positive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 68 bed care home in Southport, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.

Chef Contract

• £13.50 per hour
• Contracted to 40 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

Ivy Gate Lodge 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.