Chef (Days)
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Occupation Type
Chefs
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Cook / Chef (Days)
Location: Astley View, Chorley
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week - No Evenings!!
Pay: £14.00 - £14.50 per hour / £29,120 - £30,160 per annum - Depending on experience
Shift Pattern: 7am - 6pm, working 4 days per week on a two-week rolling rota with every other weekend off!
Looking for a Chef role that truly values your work-life balance?
Join us and enjoy:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Cook / Chef to join our kitchen team at Astley View in Chorley. In this rewarding role, you will create high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents while delivering a homely, enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're preparing comforting classics or working with residents to refresh seasonal menus, your attention to detail and commitment to care will shine through every plate.
The Best Bits
Location: Astley View, Chorley
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week - No Evenings!!
Pay: £14.00 - £14.50 per hour / £29,120 - £30,160 per annum - Depending on experience
Shift Pattern: 7am - 6pm, working 4 days per week on a two-week rolling rota with every other weekend off!
Looking for a Chef role that truly values your work-life balance?
Join us and enjoy:
- No evening or night shifts
- Every other weekend off
- A supportive team and a rewarding environment
We are seeking a talented and passionate Cook / Chef to join our kitchen team at Astley View in Chorley. In this rewarding role, you will create high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents while delivering a homely, enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're preparing comforting classics or working with residents to refresh seasonal menus, your attention to detail and commitment to care will shine through every plate.
The Best Bits
- NO EVENING OR NIGHT SHIFTS!
- Statutory annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Additional days annual leave awarded at 2, 3, and 5 years’ service.
- Workplace pension scheme
- Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year.
- Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral.
- Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
- Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership.
- Prepare and present balanced, nutritious meals tailored to the individual needs and preferences of our residents
- Support the Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards, managing stock levels, cleanliness, and food safety compliance
- Participate in co-producing menus with residents, ensuring variety, quality, and alignment with dietary needs
- Order and check deliveries, ensure correct food storage, and minimise food waste
- Maintain accurate cleaning schedules and adhere to all health, safety, and infection control regulations
- 3+ years’ total kitchen experience, ideally with 2-3 years in a fresh food or traditional British cuisine setting
- Confidence to run the kitchen independently on the Head Chef’s days off, ensuring smooth operation and consistent quality
- Ability to prepare balanced, nutritious meals tailored to individual resident needs and preferences
- Strong understanding of kitchen management including stock control, food safety, and cleanliness
- Willingness to participate in menu co-production with residents to maintain variety and quality
- Dessert and baking experience is desirable but not essential
- Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
At Evermore Care, we prioritise meaningful, person-centred care and support our team with opportunities for both professional and personal growth. Our core values — Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom
— guide us in delivering care that enriches the lives of our residents.
In 2025, Evermore Care has been recognised as Care Home Provider of the Year at the Leaders in Care Awards and boats a CQC Rating of Good.
About Astley View :
Our stunning, newly purpose-built 90-bed care home spans three floors, offering personal, dementia, and respite care. With luxury facilities such as a cinema room, corner shop (coming soon), private dining room, beauty salon and video call lounges, Astley View is a vibrant and joyful place to live and work.
If you're enthusiastic about cooking and take pride in delivering excellent service through food, we’d love to hear from you. At Evermore, every mealtime is an opportunity to make a difference.
Apply now to be part of a team that values quality, compassion, and community.
Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower individuals, embracing diversity in culture, skills, and experience. We provide support throughout the recruitment process to help all applicants perform at their best.
In 2025, Evermore Care has been recognised as Care Home Provider of the Year at the Leaders in Care Awards and boats a CQC Rating of Good.
About Astley View :
Our stunning, newly purpose-built 90-bed care home spans three floors, offering personal, dementia, and respite care. With luxury facilities such as a cinema room, corner shop (coming soon), private dining room, beauty salon and video call lounges, Astley View is a vibrant and joyful place to live and work.
If you're enthusiastic about cooking and take pride in delivering excellent service through food, we’d love to hear from you. At Evermore, every mealtime is an opportunity to make a difference.
Apply now to be part of a team that values quality, compassion, and community.
Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower individuals, embracing diversity in culture, skills, and experience. We provide support throughout the recruitment process to help all applicants perform at their best.