16 - 18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 1UB
Chef - Care Home
Job Type: Bank | Job Category: Catering | Shift Type: Days | Closing Date: 30 November 2025 | Pay: £13.57 per hour
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
It’s true what they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home. At Orchard Care Homes, our kitchens are no different. They are at the centre of all our homes and provide delicious, and nutritious home cooked meals for everyone.
Introduction to the role
Working with the Home Manager and care staff, you will create nutritious and balanced meals that cater for the individual needs of those living in the home, supervise a dedicated team to prepare daily meals, manage the food orders, stock levels and maintenance of vital equipment. Following food safety guidelines, you will ensure the kitchen is fit for purpose and able to complete the daily meals on time.
Main Duties
* Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around the individual’s preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, following Orchard Care Homes’ Good Food Guide.
* Provide a friendly, supportive working environment for the kitchen team.
* Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, Care Standards Act, Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
* Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, ensuring all kitchen areas are immaculately clean.
* Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers, maintaining optimum freshness through proper stock rotation.
Desirable
* Knowledge of texture‑modified diets and food allergens.
* Experience creating specific meal plans to suit individual dietary needs.
Benefits
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
* Excellent training and progression opportunities with career pathways.
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony.
* Free uniform and car parking.
* Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
About Orchard Care Homes
Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright and spacious purpose‑built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24‑hour residential care for 48 residents and the Lodge providing additional round‑the‑clock dementia care for 48 residents. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years and is committed to being at the heart of the local community, delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home in Crosby
Welcome to Thornton Hall and Lodge Care Home in Crosby! We're a residential care, dementia care and respite care home near Liverpool, part of the award‑winning Orchard Care Homes group.
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