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Avon Search & Selection
Chef
Cumbria
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- 13.29 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Avon Search & Selection
- Closes
- 10 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Chef Luxury Retirement Home AV1993
Hours: Part Time 25.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: GBP13.29 per hour
Location: Crosby, Merseyside
About the Role
We are recruiting for a passionate and reliable Chef to join a warm and welcoming residential care setting in Crosby.
This is a part-time position working 25.5 hours per week, preparing and serving nutritious, home-cooked meals that support the health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of residents.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality catering services, ensuring meals are freshly prepared, well-presented, and tailored to residents' dietary requirements and individual preferences.
About the Setting
This is a charming, detached Victorian care home full of character, offering a true "home from home" environment for residents.
Set in a peaceful cul-de-sac close to local transport links and the seafront, the home provides residential and respite care for up to 20 residents, including those living with dementia.
The home features spacious communal lounges, a separate dining room, and comfortable, personalised bedrooms. Residents are encouraged to make their rooms their own, and families are welcomed at any time. There is always a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on warmth, dignity, and individuality.
The team takes pride in creating a welcoming environment where residents feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home.
Key Responsibilities
As a Chef, you will:
Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals in line with planned menusCater for a range of dietary, cultural, and medical requirementsMaintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safetyEnsure compliance with food safety regulations and HACCP proceduresMonitor stock levels, rotate stock, and assist with ordering suppliesWork closely with the care team to meet residents' nutritional needsEnsure meals are attractively presented and served on timeContribute to creating an enjoyable dining experience for residents What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare, or hospitality settingKnowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred)Ability to prepare meals for a variety of dietary needsGood organisational and time management skillsA caring, patient, and respectful approach when working with older peopleAbility to work independently and as part of a supportive teamA positive, reliable, and flexible attitude What's on Offer
Competitive pay of GBP13.29 per hour25.5 hours per week offering an excellent work-life balanceSupportive and friendly working environmentTraining and development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme for wellbeing supportA welcoming, established care setting with a strong team ethos To Apply
Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Ad ID: 5418789214
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