Chef Location: Astley View Care Home, Chorley, Lancashire Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Pay: £13.75 per hour / £25,025 per annum Shift Pattern: 7am – 6pm, two-week rolling rota Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team at Astley View. 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. About Astley View Astley View is a modern, purpose-built 90-bed care home in Chorley, Lancashire. Our home is designed to provide exceptional care in a welcoming environment, offering specialist personal, dementia, and respite care. Residents enjoy access to a range of luxurious amenities including an on-site beauty salon, ice cream parlour, and cinema room. Our care is guided by the core values of Wellbeing, Freedom, and Community. As a Chef, You Will 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 Play a key role in creating a positive, person-centred dining experience What We Offer Overtime paid at £15.25 per hour An additional day of annual leave in 2025 to celebrate the 21st birthday of our sister company, Active Pathways, to be taken within three months of your birthday* Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities Health Cash Plan Benefits Package Discounted gym membership through our Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Access to Blue Light Card membership Free DBS check and on-site parking Refer a Friend scheme Enrolment into the Company Workplace Pension Scheme 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. *While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to rota or service needs, it can be used at a convenient time within three months.