Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Job summary

Westwood Lodge Care Home in Wigan is seeking a Chef to deliver nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents in a warm, supportive environment. You’ll own food prep, tailor dishes to dietary needs, and ensure presentation and hygiene are of the highest standard.

With no late evenings or split shifts, you’ll thrive in a role that supports wellbeing, teamwork and ongoing development while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

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.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards in line with policy.
• Assist with menu planning and kitchen organisation.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver daily service.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Independence

Reliability

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Job description

Westwood Lodge Care Home is a 76 bed, purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Wigan, Greater Manchester, providing nursing and palliative care. With comfortable living spaces, welcoming lounges and a large enclosed garden, the home offers a warm and supportive environment where Residents can feel truly at home. Our friendly and dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, helping Residents feel valued, respected and supported every day.

Chef Contract

• 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.

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

Westwood Lodgeis 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.