Cook at Prestemede

Shaw healthcare; Presteigne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Annual leave 28 days

Sick pay

Bank holiday pay

GP online

Colleague discounts

Shaw Star Awards

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Shaw healthcare is seeking a Chef to join the Prestemede team in Presteigne. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, plan varied menus, and support events. The role pays £15.17 per hour on a 3.75 hour contract, and Shaw healthcare prides itself on being the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company and a Real Living Wage Employer.

You'll lead a catering team, maintain HACCP records, manage stock within budget, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, high-quality meals for residents.
• Planning varied, nutritious menus that cater for dietary, cultural and individual preferences.
• Supporting celebrations, themed events and special occasions with delicious catering.
• Ordering stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.
• Ensuring the kitchen consistently meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following all procedures.
• Leading, motivating and supporting members of the catering team.

Job description

Prestemede, Presteigne Permanent Vacancy Reference: PRUUVP_P Closes Nov 05, 2026 at 09:24 AM

Competitive

Description

Chef at Prestemede

Salary: £15.17 per hour

Working Hours: 3.75 hour contract

At Shaw healthcare, we believe great food is at the heart of great care. As the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company and a proud Real Living Wage Employer, we're looking for a passionate Chef to join our team at Prestemede, Presteigne.

If you take pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals and enjoy making a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Shaw healthcare?

At Shaw, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a supportive workplace where you feel valued, rewarded, and able to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As an employee-owner, you'll share in our success while helping deliver exceptional care to our residents every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, high-quality meals for residents.
• Planning varied, nutritious menus that cater for dietary, cultural and individual preferences.
• Supporting celebrations, themed events and special occasions with delicious catering.
• Ordering stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.
• Ensuring the kitchen consistently meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following all procedures.
• Leading, motivating and supporting members of the catering team.

When you join Shaw, you'll enjoy:

• Excellent Career Development / enhanced training for all skill stages.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay / Death in Service Payment * subject to criteria
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues