Rochcare Ltd
Care Home Chef / Full time/ Chorley
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Job Description
Location: Coniston House, Coniston Road
Do you have a passion for creating beautiful and nutritious food? Are you looking for a flexible career cooking for people in our beautifully modern care home? £250 welcome bonus included too!
We’re excited to grow our team of care professionals further and would love to welcome you. Hours are to be discussed at interview but will include alternate weekend work.
Reports to: Home Manager and Rochcare Management Team
About The Company
Rochcare is a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia.
We believe exceptional care homes don't stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
About The Role
As a Chef you should be passionate about delivering exceptional food to the ladies and gentlemen we support, providing a daily catering service for the home and where necessary the provision of meals for seasonal events.
Principle Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop daily menus and display food choices clearly using visual displays around the home and digital software provided.
- Prepare, cook and serve exceptional quality main meals, snacks and cakes. The presentation of meals should reflect the passion and dedication of the your position, and support residents portion preferences, diets, medical requirements, ethnic and personal needs.
- Take responsibility when washing and cleaning floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchens equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and dining room as appropriate.
- Show a desire and passion to help make a difference to the lives of others and work effectively leading a team who believe in respecting every person as a unique individual, treating them with the dignity you would wish for yourself.
- The post holder is required to complete all necessary records and routines accurately and maintain a clean and safe working environment for everyone living and working at the home.
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The ideal candidate should have a natural passion for preparing and serving exceptional food and should understand and respect the positive impact seasonal, fresh, nutritious food has on the wellbeing of each resident in their care.
The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through additional required training, peer mentoring and frequent performance reviews.
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Schedule
- Full-time (hours to be discussed at interview)
Wage rate
- To be discussed at the Interview
Benefits
- Company pension.
- Access to Blue Light Card Discount.
- Company funded further studies and professional development opportunities.
- £250 welcome bonus.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to free and confidential welfare counselling.
- Free uniform.
- Competitive rates of pay and holiday allowance.
It is an expectation of all staff to have vaccines or other essential health treatments, in line with Public Health guidelines and in relation to health and safety in an effort to protect yourself as well as others.
Skills Needed
- Servicing
- Hospitality
Required Criteria
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Proven experience assisting in kitchens
- Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
Desired Criteria
- A relevant qualification in Food/Catering or another relevant subject
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
Closing Date
- Thursday 10th September, 2026
Contract Type
- fulltime
Salary
- Starting from £13.30 Hourly
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