Full time Chef at Ledbury Nursing Home

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus (up to £1000)

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Shaw healthcare is seeking a full-time Chef for Ledbury Nursing home to prepare nutritious meals for residents, plan menus, and lead a catering team. The role is based at Ledbury with 36 hours per week across 3 shifts, including alternate weekends.

As the UK’s largest employee‑owned healthcare company and Real Living Wage Employer, Shaw offers competitive pay (£17.73/hour) and benefits, with opportunities for career development and recognition within a supportive, values‑driven workplace.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food safety

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Full time Chef at Ledbury Nursing home

Location: Market Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2AQ

Salary: £17.73 per hour

Working Hours: 36 hours a week

Shift Times: 3 shifts a week. Includes alternative weekends.

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 Ledbury Nursing home in Ledbury.

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
• Pension scheme
• 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 24/12 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

If you're passionate about cooking and want to use your skills to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Shaw healthcare and become part of a team that's committed to providing the same care and compassion we'd want for our own families.