Chef at Mill River Lodge

Shaw-Healthcare-1; Horsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Uniform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Death in service payment

Training & development

Refer a Friend bonus

Discounted meals

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare's Mill River Lodge in Horsham is seeking a Part Time Chef to deliver high-quality, home-cooked meals for residents. You will liaise with the Home Manager and staff to meet dietary needs, maintain hygiene, and contribute to a positive dining experience.

The role offers shifts 07:00–15:00 or 08:00–16:00 on a flexible 4-week rota, with occasional weekends. Competitive hourly rate and benefits apply, including uniform and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents.
• Ability to manage catering team and coordinate with care staff.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals daily for residents and others as required.
• Provide varied diets including cultural preferences.
• Cater for celebrations and events in the Home.
• Order supplies within catering budget and company policy; use approved suppliers if needed.
• Maintain catering records in line with HACCP.
• Participate in inspections by Environmental Health and/or Local Authorities.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen per HACCP and COSHH.
• Support Health & Safety and Welfare policies in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

NVQ qualifications

Tools

HACCP knowledge

COSHH guidelines

Job description

Mill River Lodge, Horsham Permanent Vacancy Reference: RAFHNLH3 Closes Oct 06, 2026 at 09:17 AM

Competitive

Description

Part Time Chef at Mill River Lodge

Salary:£17.44 per hour

Shift Times:Flexible on 4 week Rota, shifts either 07:00–15:00 or 08:00–16:00 - includes alternative weekends.

Shaw healthcare is looking for a Chef who is ready to make a positive impact at Mill River Lodge, situated in the picturesque West Sussex town of Horsham. The superb purpose built care home provides 70 spacious en-suite bedrooms for elderly service users offering residential dementia care, nursing care and respite care.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics

We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs. This will include, but not limited to:

Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.

Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.

Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.

Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook

Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.

Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulatorsand Local Authorities.

Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.

Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.

Ability to manage the Catering Team

Care Qualifications

76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!

Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)

Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced payrates for bank holidays

Free Uniform

Death in service payment *subject to criteria

GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app

Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift

Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.

Holiday discounts

Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues