Chef/Cook

Ravenscroft Rest Home Limited; Longton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenscroft Rest Home Limited is seeking a reliable Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a caring environment. You will plan menus, consider dietary needs, and ensure all cooking meets hygiene and safety standards.

Training is provided, and previous care-home experience is welcome but not mandatory. The role requires good time management and teamwork with care staff to handle large meal services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in adult care or a care home is desirable but training will be given.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Hygiene certificate desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals for residents per dietary requirements.
• Plan menus meeting nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Ensure kitchen complies with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Manage stock, storage, and ordering of supplies.
• Work with care staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Prepare meals for large groups.
• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.

Skills

Menu planning

Dietary accommodation

Time management

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Chef/Cook to join our friendly care home team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for our residents while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Previous experience in adult care or a care home setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals for residents according to dietary requirements.

Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.

Ensure the kitchen operates in compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Manage food stock, storage, and ordering of supplies.

Work closely with care staff to accommodate special dietary needs.

Previous experience as a Chef or Cook (experience in a care home or healthcare setting is preferred).

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate desirable).

Ability to prepare meals for large groups.

Good organizational and time management skills.