MCL Resourcing
Chef / Cook (Residential & Nursing Homes)

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Chef / Cook (Residential & Nursing Homes)
Position: Temporary / Relief Chef or Cook
Pay Rate: £15.74 per hour (Paid weekly)
Location: Southport and surrounding areas
Hours: Flexible shifts managed via our smartphone app
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for talented Chefs and Cooks to join our MCL Resourcing family. In this role, you will provide excellent culinary skills to our clients within local Residential and Nursing Homes. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritious meals to a high standard across various healthcare sites.
What You Need (Essential Requirements)
- Experience: Minimum 6 months of paid UK experience within a professional kitchen environment (employment references will be required).
- Qualifications: A valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or higher).
- Compliance: An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (or a willingness to undergo one).
- Legal Status: You must have the legal Right to Work in the UK.
- Communication: A good standard of English with the ability to communicate effectively with care home staff and residents.
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What We Offer
- Excellent weekly pay (£15.74/hr) plus a Staff Pension scheme.
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle with a high volume of availability.
- Blue Light Card discount scheme.
- Free training and full career development support.
- Regular incentives and a dedicated smartphone app to easily manage your shifts.


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Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
MCL Resourcing is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to supporting our team and ensuring that all individuals are treated in a fair, equal, and lawful manner. We strictly prohibit discrimination in recruitment, training, or promotion regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your culinary career with a supportive employer? Apply today by sending your CV using the Apply button below or contacting our Southport recruitment team directly.
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