Chef (Full Time)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care home in Bolton is searching for a full-time Chef who will manage kitchen functions, including meal preparation and stock ordering. Ideal candidates will have culinary and management experience, as well as necessary food safety qualifications. The role includes weekends and offers various employee benefits, including discounts and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping and Entertainment

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

Free face-to-face counselling

Staff recognition awards

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Free eye test and discounted glasses

Wellbeing portal with free resources

Seasonal company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting is required.
• Qualifications in catering and food safety are necessary.
• Good judgement and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals based on dietary needs.
• Manage stock and order supplies.
• Plan menus and maintain food safety checks.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification(s) in catering

Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Job description

Overview

Chef (Full Time) – Harbour Healthcare

St. Catherine's Care Home - Queen St, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QU

£13.24/h • 35h/week

St Catherine’s Care Home is a purpose-built care home with 60 residents, including those requiring round-the-clock general nursing care and those needing specialist dementia care. The home emphasises local staffing, residents and families, and community integration.

Summary of Position

We are in search of a “first class” Chef to join our team, full time (including some weekends). The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience and will be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with residents’ preferences and dietary needs (e.g., diabetics, texture-modified food, vegetarian).
• Stock management and ordering supplies.
• Menu planning.
• Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements.
• Ensure awareness of and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.
• Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition.
• Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events within the home.
• Managing budgets.
• Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis.
• Rota scheduling.

Essential Characteristics

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Qualification(s) in catering.
• Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene.

Desirable Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• Follow food safety requirements.
• Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective time keeping and time management.

General

• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills.
• Communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies.
• Promote safe working practices within the Home.

Benefits

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and more.
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition award ceremonies; £30 voucher monthly for Employee of the Month.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme; Blue Light Card – discounts across retailers.
• Free eye test and discounted glasses; Cashback card – save up to £500 annually.
• Wellbeing portal with free resources (meditation, wellbeing podcasts, mental health support, workouts, live digital gym classes).
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives; Refer a friend scheme – up to £250.
• On-site parking.

Other Information

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

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