Assistant Chef

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Work sociable hours whilst making a real difference through nutrition.

Escape the late nights and weekend chaos of traditional kitchens. Join our supportive team where you'll create meaningful meals for residents whilst enjoying genuine work-life balance.

You'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals for up to 72 residents and support catering for special events and celebrations. This 38-hour contract offers £13.00 per hour with 07:30-17:30 shifts, no late nights, and alternate weekends.

About Guiseley Manor Care Home

Guiseley Manor Care Home is a purpose-built 72-bed facility in Guiseley, west Yorkshire, Leeds. The home provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to 72 residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care.

The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

What you'll be doing

• Present menus clearly to support resident choice
• Prepare meals in appropriate quantities, meeting medical, cultural, and personal dietary needs
• Deliver nutritious, well-presented meals on time and in the correct sequence
• Maintain full compliance with HACCP procedures
• Uphold excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards, including accurate cleaning records
• Lead and support the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence
• Motivate and inspire colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality food

What you'll bring

• Experience working during busy service periods
• Previous experience in a care home or similar setting
• Understanding of specialised diets and tailored service
• Ability to contribute to a four-week menu cycle
• Confidence in completing records to meet legal requirements

What we offer

• Clear progression routes into senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training and excellent induction
• Refer a Friend scheme (role-dependent)
• Support for nationally recognised qualifications
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition awards (Employee of the Month, Golden Tickets)
• Ongoing career development
• Travel plan: walk or cycle to work and enjoy a free meal that day
• Pension scheme
• Early Pay access

About Lovett Care

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more — more dignity, more respect, more joy, and more belonging. Our homes are vibrant communities where people continue to thrive, connect, and enjoy meaningful moments. When you join Lovett, you join a team that sees every resident as someone with a story to share and a life still full of possibility.

Our interview process is completed in one visit: a short, friendly interview, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role and share your experience, skills, and passion for great food.

Ready to transform your career whilst making every meal matter? Apply today.