Compassionate Care Home Chef - Elevate Residents’ Meals

St Mary's Group; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Ongoing training

Career progression

Meaningful impact

Job summary

St Mary’s Care Homes in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, invites a warm and capable Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team at Hutton Manor. You’ll plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs while leading the kitchen staff with care and professionalism.

We value empathy, flexibility and dedication to high hygiene standards. The role requires occasional evenings and weekends, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development within our friendly home.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or activity setting is a bonus.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards.
• Able to work flexible evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals aligned to residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Supervise and appraise Kitchen Team.
• Interview Kitchen Team applicants.
• Ensure HACCP and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and stock control.
• Collaborate with Home Manager on catering services.
• Attend resident/relative catering feedback meetings.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food safety awareness

Tools

HACCP compliance

COSHH understanding

Health & Safety standards

Job description

St Mary’s Care Homes in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, invites a warm and capable Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team at Hutton Manor. You’ll plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs while leading the kitchen staff with care and professionalism.

We value empathy, flexibility and dedication to high hygiene standards. The role requires occasional evenings and weekends, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development within our friendly home.