Chef
| Company: | CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M34 7GX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
About Greatwood House Care Home
Our 60 bedded home provides residential and residential dementia care. Located in Denton, just outside Manchester, Greatwood House is a friendly and welcoming home with bright communal spaces, a lovely conservatory and landscaped garden. With a strong family atmosphere and a caring team, it is a great place for colleagues to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference to residents.
Chef Contract
- £15.05 - £15.65 per hour
- Contracted to 32 hours per week
- Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.
You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.
What We Are Looking For
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive and reliable approach
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
What We Offer
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Uniform provided
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
- A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
- GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
- Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
- Clear opportunities for career development and progression
- Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
- 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role
About Care Concern Group
Greatwood House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
Our five values
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.
If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.