Job summary
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. Youll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day. Includes a £500 welcome bonus.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced cook with a recognised qualification, holding an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, along with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. With a sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), youll be confident in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice. Beyond your technical skills, youll bring creativity to menu planning, pride in presenting nutritious and appetising dishes, and a genuine passion for making mealtimes special for our Residents. Above all, youll be a team player with a positive attitude and a caring approach that reflects the values of HC-One.
About us
At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand. We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others. We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen. We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose. And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.
Details
- Date posted: 06 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15.05 to £15.65 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 72717
- Job locations: Market Street, Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL5 0JG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. Youll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day. Includes a £500 welcome bonus.
You will be an experienced cook with a recognised qualification, holding an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, along with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. With a sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), youll be confident in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice. Beyond your technical skills, youll bring creativity to menu planning, pride in presenting nutritious and appetising dishes, and a genuine passion for making mealtimes special for our Residents. Above all, youll be a team player with a positive attitude and a caring approach that reflects the values of HC-One.
About HC-One
Rewards & Benefits
You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Chef HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles:
- £500 welcome bonus
- Great work life balance
- An hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
- Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Chef experience.
Desirable
- Chef experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Chef experience.
Desirable
- Chef experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Chef experience.
Desirable
- Chef experience.
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This advert is for Chef with HC-One in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £15.05 to £15.65 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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