Chef - Residential Care Setting

​Chef – Care Home Setting

Stocksbridge, Sheffield
40 hours per week | Weekend work on a rota

Let’s be honest — if you’re a Chef, late nights, split shifts and unpredictable hours can take the joy out of the job.

This role is different.

We’re recruiting an experienced Chef to join a warm, welcoming care home in Stocksbridge, where your food genuinely matters. No late finishes, consistent hours, and a working environment where residents look forward to every meal you serve.

If you’re proud of your cooking, enjoy structure, and want a better work-life balance — this could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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What the Role Looks Like Day to Day

You’ll be a key part of the kitchen team, helping deliver nutritious, well-presented meals that support residents’ health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

That includes:

• Preparing and serving high-quality, balanced meals with care and attention.

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen alongside the Chef Manager.

• Making sure food hygiene and safety standards are always met (and taken seriously).

• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and inspection-ready.

• Stepping up to oversee the kitchen and team when the Chef Manager is away.

• Helping with menu planning to suit residents’ tastes, dietary needs and preferences.

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Who This Role Is Perfect For

You’re not just cooking food — you’re cooking for people. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef in a catering or hospitality environment.

• Holds a valid Food Hygiene certificate.

• Takes pride in producing consistently good food.

• Is friendly, approachable and comfortable chatting with residents and visitors.

• Has a positive, can-do attitude and isn’t afraid to take responsibility.

• Holds City & Guilds 7061, NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent).

• Ideally has 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.

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What You’ll Get in Return

This isn’t just another kitchen job. You’ll receive:

• Competitive pay with annual salary reviews.

• A structured induction and ongoing training.

• Access to nationally recognised qualifications (T&Cs apply).

• Pension contributions and generous annual leave.

• Employee perks, including Blue Light Card discounts.

• Recognition schemes and staff awards — because good work deserves to be noticed.

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Ready to Apply?

If you’re a Chef looking for stability, purpose, and pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in a role where your cooking truly makes a difference.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence if successful.