Chef @ Congleton

2 days ago

Congleton, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Everybody Health & Leisure Full time £25,707 - £35,000 per year

Are you a culinary enthusiast with a flair for flavour and a love for creating delicious meals? We're looking for a talented Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at the newly renovated Congleton Park Café.

This isn't just any catering role—you'll have the creative freedom to propose your own specialty dishes and help shape a menu that keeps guests coming back for more. Whether it's a quick lunchtime bite, family meal, or a hearty Sunday roast, you'll be part of the team making people smile.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive kitchen environment. From prepping and cooking to stocking and ordering, you'll be hands-on and at the heart of the operations, leading your team, keeping things spotless, and making sure everything runs smoothly. Responsible for food and hygiene safety, training staff and bringing your own culinary ideas to life, this role gives you the chance to take ownership and make a real impact every day.

BONUS
The hours are great — minimal late nights, with a dedicated rota that supports a healthy work-life balance while still keeping your passion for food fresh.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Applicants Must Have Relevant Cooking Experience
If you love food and want to be part of something exciting, we'd love to see your application

Why join us?
At Everybody Health and Leisure, we're proud to be a supportive, community-focused organisation. You'll be joining a team that values respect, reliability, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact. We work hard, look out for each other, and take pride in what we do — both in the kitchen and across our centres. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your ideas are welcome, this is it.

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Salary: £25, 707
Contracted roles follow a three-point grading structure, with the opportunity to advance annually through the PDR (Performance & Development Review) process.

Hours: Full Time - (37 hrs/ week)
Hours will typically be shifts between the hours of
8am-7pm
.

Later hours may occasionally be required for pre-booked events at Congleton Park Café.

Location: Congleton Park Café & Leisure Centre
Role will be based in Congleton Park Café however the kitchen management will also extend to the nearby Congleton Leisure Centre with occasional site-work as needed

About Everybody
We're a fast growing, ambitious Registered Charity – operating 18 leisure centres with 10 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not-for-profit organisation, we've a passion for improving health and wellbeing – and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer.

You'll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we're a tad competitive (in a friendly way)

'Developing our people' is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward – after all it's all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow

Please be aware that all candidates applying for roles within our leisure centres, cafes, or health/sports provision are required to undergo a Standard or Enhanced DBS.

As part of this process, you are required to declare any information that may be disclosed in your DBS check before the check is initiated. This includes all criminal convictions or cautions, including traffic offences.

Any questions? Email or call

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