Assistant Chef

5 days ago

Carlisle CA SE, United Kingdom Mariposa Care Group Limited Full time

Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Bank Assistant Chef at Riverwell Beck care home in Carlisle could be just what you're looking for. It's a fantastic place to work (if we do say so ourselves) and you'll be joining a brilliant team of people who are all dedicated to providing the very highest care for our residents. An important part of that care is supporting our Head Chef in the delivery of nutritious but delicious food that makes the best use of available fresh produce.

Our great benefits include:

  • Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
  • £1,000 'Refer a Friend' unlimited payments (that's potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team)
  • Excellent face to face training from experienced care professionals and access to video based e-learning.
  • Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
  • Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
  • Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment.
  • Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.

More about the role

Duties as an Assistant Chef are varied, and no two days will be the same in the home's busy kitchen. As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will maintain accurate records and the correct orders of food supplies.

You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Our recruitment process

Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.

We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email at

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles can vary – this role is also known as cook's assistant, assistant cook, sous chef, care home chef, social care.

  • Chef de Partie

    4 days ago

    Carlisle CA HZ, United Kingdom Crown and Mitre Hotel Full time

    We have a great opportunity for a strong and talented Chef De Partie to join our kitchen team. We are looking for a Chef De Partie who can assist in moving the company forward with the ability to cook high quality restaurant food as well as high volumes of banqueting dishes and bar food. You will be an excellent communicator with a stable work history, a...

  • Sous Chef

    1 week ago

    Carlisle, United Kingdom Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Full time

    Role : Sous Chef Location : Cumbria Employer : A Premium Restaurant with Rooms Salary : £40,000 + Service Charge + Overtime Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an exciting restaurant with rooms that are looking to achieve even more accolades. They are looking to recruit their new sous chef to work in Cumbria. Package : £40,000 + Service...

  • Lead Chef

    1 week ago

    London SE, United Kingdom Once Upon a Time Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

    Up to £70,000 per year plus bonusChef Tom Sellers's events company Once Upon A Time is looking for a Lead Chef to join our luxury events catering team.A fantastic opportunity for a highly ambitious Chef to work in a dynamic,creative and nurturing kitchen atmosphere,working with incredible produce from some of the best suppliers in the country.The ethos for...

  • Second Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Carlisle, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

    Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious,...

  • Assistant Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Chester CH SE, United Kingdom Grosvenor Manor Care Centre Full time £12,000 - £25,000 per year

    Job AdvertOur stunning care home Grosvenor Manor Care Centre is a purpose built care home facility in Great Boughton, Chester. The home is registered to provide care to 81 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety,...

  • Assistant Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Chester CH SE, United Kingdom Grosvenor Manor Care Centre Full time £28,800 - £32,000 per year

    Job AdvertOur stunning care home Grosvenor Manor Care Centre is a purpose built care home facility in Great Boughton, Chester. The home is registered to provide care to 81 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety,...

  • Assistant Chef

    20 hours ago

    Chester CH SE, United Kingdom Grosvenor Manor Care Home Full time

    Job AdvertGrosvenor Manor Care Home is a purpose-built care home facility in Great Boughton, Chester. The home is registered to provide care to 81 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. Grosvenor Manor is rated OUTSTANDING in Responsive and GOOD in all other domains by CQC and has a 5* EHO rating....

  • Mediterranean Chef

    4 days ago

    London SE, United Kingdom KT&T Limited Full time

    OverviewWe are seeking two talented and passionate Spanish and Italian Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food production and preparation, with proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dishes while ensuring the highest standards of...

  • Second Chef

    4 days ago

    Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Armstrong Watson Full time

    About UsArmstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued...

  • Second Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Armstrong Watson Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    About UsArmstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued...