Chef / Cook

Job Role: Chef

Location: The Dallingtons, 116 Harlestone Road, Northampton, NN5 6AB

Pay Rate: Up to £13 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contracted Hours: 40 hour /week

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Chef to join our team on a permanent basis. We require staff that are compassionate and empathetic to the needs of our services. As a Chef, you'll play a key role in preparing, plating, and serving meals, ensuring high standards of nutrition, hygiene, and presentation.

Why Join Us?

At St. Matthews Healthcare, we live by our values: Passion, People First, Positivity, Partnership, and Progress. Be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, including special diets (e.g., purees, diabetic-friendly).
• Plate and serve food attractively and hygienically.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage, temperature logs, and deliveries.
• Assist with snacks and catering for events and themed nights.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Requirements

• Experience in catering or kitchen work
• Basic food hygiene knowledge
• Flexible, reliable, and team-oriented
• Willing to complete training (Food Hygiene, Health & Safety)

Desirable:

• Food Hygiene Level 2/3
• Experience in healthcare or care home kitchens

Benefits of Joining Us:

• Wagestream - take control of your pay with Wagestream, so you can access your wage when you need it.
• Enhanced pay on Weekends & Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.
• Staff development and training - bespoke and progressive approach with abundant opportunities for career development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Your Assistance Programme - Mental health and wellbeing support to get you & immediate family through life’s issues, problems, and worries.

St Matthew's Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.

Apply now to join a team where your work truly matters!

Pay: Up to £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship now or in the future? (Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.)

Experience:

• Care setting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person