Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Huddersfield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Meal Preparation Menu Planning Food Hygiene Stock Management Kitchen Hygiene Dietary Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Eachstep Lockwood is a warm and welcoming care home in Huddersfield, dedicated to providing excellent care and support to our elderly residents. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Cook to join our team and help deliver nutritious, delicious meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that all dishes are nutritious, well-balanced, and cater to individual dietary requirements. You will play an important role in promoting our residents’ health and wellbeing through food that is both comforting and enjoyable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and cook meals that cater to residents' specific dietary needs, including soft diets, diabetic, and allergen-free options.
  • Menu Planning: Work with the care home management to create varied and nutritious weekly menus that incorporate residents’ preferences and nutritional requirements.
  • Health & Safety: Ensure that food is prepared and stored in compliance with health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards.
  • Stock Management: Oversee kitchen stock, ordering ingredients as required, and maintaining accurate records of supplies.
  • Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
  • Resident Engagement: Take feedback from residents about their meal preferences and adapt menus to suit their tastes, ensuring mealtimes are a pleasant experience.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with care and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and to meet the needs of the home’s daily schedule.

Experience

  • Experience: Previous experience as a cook, ideally in a residential care setting, school, or healthcare environment.
  • Qualifications: Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain). Relevant catering qualifications are desirable.
  • Dietary Knowledge: Understanding of dietary needs for older people, including specific requirements for diabetes, swallowing difficulties, and allergies.
  • Organisational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and produce meals to schedule while maintaining high standards.
  • Caring Attitude: A passion for cooking and providing high-quality food to enhance the lives of elderly residents.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays, as required.
  • Experience 1 year (preferred)

Job Benefits

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
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