Chef

About Avalon Park Care HomeAvalon Park Care Home in Oldham provides residential and residential dementia care for older people. With 58 bedrooms, the home offers a welcoming environment focused on person centred care, wellbeing and independence. As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, helping residents enjoy meaningful daily lives while developing your skills and experience.Chef Contract £15.05 - £15.65 per hour Contract to 40 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Includes alternate weekendsNo late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.Role OverviewAs 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 ForCity & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towardsBasic Food Hygiene CertificateExperience in a professional kitchen environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamA positive and reliable approachMinimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalentWhat 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 roleAbout Care Concern GroupAvalon Park 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.JBRP1_UKTJ