Chef - Manchester

Care Concern Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream - access to earned pay

Meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Chef in Manchester to deliver high quality, nutritious meals for residents. You will take ownership of food preparation, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain hygiene standards in a busy kitchen.

The role offers a balanced schedule with no late evenings or split shifts. You will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service, and enjoy ongoing training and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Support a good work life balance with reliable scheduling.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Independent and team working

Positive and reliable approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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.

• 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

Chorlton Place is 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.

15.05 - 15.65 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.

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
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to 1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role