Chef - Nutritious Meals, Predictable Shifts, Great Balance

Pendleton Court Care Home; Stretford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and 1

Job summary

Pendleton Court Care Home is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a supportive, caring environment. You will own food prep and service while tailoring dishes to individual dietary needs and preferences, maintaining presentation and safety standards.

Join a team-focused kitchen with no late shifts, offering training and career development in a reputable care setting. Salary reflects market rates for a contracted 30 hours per week with overtime opportunities.

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

• As a Chef, deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Ability to work independently and as a

A positive and reliable approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Pendleton Court Care Home is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a supportive, caring environment. You will own food prep and service while tailoring dishes to individual dietary needs and preferences, maintaining presentation and safety standards.

Join a team-focused kitchen with no late shifts, offering training and career development in a reputable care setting. Salary reflects market rates for a contracted 30 hours per week with overtime opportunities.