Chef

HC-One Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Join HC-One as a dedicated Chef who will prepare and serve wholesome homemade meals, ensuring nutritional satisfaction and comfort for our Residents every day.

In this role you will manage our care home kitchen, creating balanced meals that meet dietary requirements and delight our Residents. You will oversee kitchen crew, maintain high food safety standards, and contribute to menu planning and presentation.

• Recognised qualification – S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Creativity in menu planning and pride in presenting nutritious dishes.
• Team player with a positive, caring attitude aligned with HC‑One values.

You will recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect, attend safeguarding training, and report concerns appropriately, including escalation if action is not taken.

HC‑One is built on kindness. We value curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage and dependability – the HC‑One Way.

• We are curious – asking questions to understand.
• We are compassionate – walking in others’ shoes.
• We are creative – finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous – supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable – people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, support development through learning programmes and value diverse backgrounds. The right to work in the UK is required; no sponsorship offered.

• Great work–life balance.
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Nutritious meal available during shifts of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay.
• Award‑winning learning and development support.
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultation for you and children under 16.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Colleague discounts – access to 1600+ high‑street partners.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential, 24/7 support.
• Recognition schemes – ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000 per referral.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care

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