Overview
Chef / Cook role at Hill Care
Location: Halton View Care Home, 1 Sadler Street
Join our team to organise and control the efficient and economical production of quality food within the allowed budget, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
Responsibilities
* Food preparation: Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals as required; provide for special dietary requirements and consider individual client preferences.
* Communication: Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus to provide a balanced, nutritious diet using available fresh foods; participate in staff and client meetings as required.
* Budgetary/Financial Control: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and temperatures; ensure stock rotation, order stocks, check deliveries, and value stocks as required by the Home Manager.
* Human Resources (HR): Prepare staff rota for the kitchen; assist with interviewing new staff in line with recruitment policy.
* Training and Development: Supervise and instruct kitchen staff on equipment and hygiene procedures; conduct basic food hygiene training for care staff; attend mandatory training days/courses as required.
* Health and Safety: Ensure statutory health and safety standards in kitchen and dining areas; maintain cleaning standards; report illnesses or accidents; promote safe working practices; ensure confidentiality and security of the Care Centre.
* General: Maintain the professional profile of the Care Centre within the local community; comply with company policies and procedures; undertake other reasonably assigned tasks.
Qualifications
Required
* City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
* Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
* Good communication skills
* Team player; ability to work on own initiative
* Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desirable
* Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
* Previous supervisory experience
* Experience of food preparation for the relevant client group
About The Company
Welcome to Hill Care. We provide high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care tailored to the individual needs of residents and their families. Our teams deliver personalised support in safe, comfortable, and homely surroundings, promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
Why Join Hill Care
Choosing a care home is a significant decision—and so is choosing where you work. We offer expertise, reassurance, and personal support to families. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a group that genuinely puts people first, focusing on delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way.
We’re proud of the difference we make every day. If you’re compassionate, dedicated, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to welcome you to the Hill Care family.
We offer a range of benefits, ongoing training and development, and opportunities for progression within a well-maintained, high-quality home environment.
Details
* Closing Date: Thursday 2nd October, 2025
* Contract Type: full-time
* Salary: £13.40 Hourly
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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