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    • You’ll design and deliver a varied, balanced five‑week rotating menu shaped by resident feedback, while confidently catering for specialist diets including…
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    • Great rates of pay – from £18 per hour.
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    • Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, restaurant and any other on-site catering services.
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    • Hours: 12.5 hours per week Mon - Fri 11:30am - 14:00pm.
    • DBS: All school based roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
    • Working in a busy kitchen environment.
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    • Deliver outstanding catering services both in and outside the kitchen.
    • Working Pattern: 06:30 - 14:30 or 09:30 - 17:30 (5 days over 7)*.
    • Support the management of daily kitchen operations.
    • Lead and motivate chefs during service.
    • Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
    • 3 days on 3 days off, 6am-6pm.
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    • Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable.
    • General catering duties following the method prescribed in the Kitchen Folder.
    • Hours: 12.5 hours per week Mon - Fri 11:00am - 13:30pm.
    • DBS: All school based roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
    • Working in a busy kitchen environment.
    • Supporting catering administration as required.
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    • Direct and supervise general catering assistants.
    • To supervise and organise catering staff under your jurisdiction.
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    • New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.
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Stable Steps Care Centre
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4.2
47 Adswood Lane West, Stockport SK3 8HZ
From £12.71 an hour
Permanent, Full-time
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Care Home Chef / Cook

Stable Steps Care Centre, Stockport

At Stable Steps Care Centre, mealtimes are moments of comfort, dignity, and joy. We are looking for a passionate Care Home Chef / Cook who takes pride in preparing nutritious, beautifully presented meals that truly make a difference to the people we support.

If you love cooking with purpose, enjoy working in a friendly, supportive team, and want to bring creativity into your kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Care Home Chef / Cook, you’ll take the lead in preparing fresh, high‑quality meals tailored to each resident’s dietary needs and personal preferences. You’ll design and deliver a varied, balanced five‑week rotating menu shaped by resident feedback, while confidently catering for specialist diets including allergies, intolerances, diabetic meals, low‑fat/low‑salt options, and texture‑modified dishes. You’ll also use your Apetito expertise to prepare and serve meals safely, following all food safety and temperature guidelines to ensure every dish is both nutritious and enjoyable.

Alongside this, you’ll:

  • Maintain a clean, organised kitchen that meets all hygiene, environmental health, and infection control standards.
  • Engage with residents to understand their likes, dislikes, and cultural preferences.
  • Prepare fresh cakes, puddings, and desserts for daily service and special occasions.
  • Manage stock levels, deliveries, and ordering within agreed budgets.
  • Support and motivate kitchen assistants, promoting teamwork and a positive working environment.
  • Oversee the smooth and timely service of breakfast, lunch, and supper.
  • Keep accurate records of temperatures, cleaning schedules, deliveries, and menu plans.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Chef or Cook — care home or healthcare experience is desirable.
  • Experience with Apetito products is essential.
  • Strong understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe food handling.
  • Ability to plan and prepare meals for a wide range of dietary needs. Including knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative for residents who have swallowing difficulties
  • A caring, approachable attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
  • High attention to detail in presentation, temperature control, and portioning.
  • Food Hygiene Level 2+ (essential).
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (desirable).
  • Current DBS or willingness to complete one.

Experience (Desirable)

  • 10+ years in a professional kitchen
  • 5+ years in a care home or healthcare setting

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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