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Chef – The Grange

Salary

£12.52 per hour

Hours

19 hours per week

Location

Chorley

Shine Bright in a Fresh New Role This Summer! Join HICA and Cook Up a Career That Makes a Difference.

Are you ready to turn your passion for food into something truly meaningful? The HICA Group is serving up an exciting opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Chef to join our ever-growing team at The Grange in Chorley.

Bring joy to others through your delicious creations, and be part of a team that values heart, flavour, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or looking for a fresh start in a rewarding environment, this could be your perfect recipe for success.

The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Pay & Hours:

  • £12.52 per hour
  • 19 hours per week – Days
  • Working on a 7-day rota with alternate weekends.

The Role:

As a chef, enjoy a day shift pattern that ensures a balanced work-life schedule, allowing you to excel in your culinary career while cherishing quality time at home. You will:

  • Prepare and serve food and drinks to our Service Users.
  • Be aware of specific needs and preferences from our Service Users.
  • Keep cleaning products safely stored as well as order cleaning products for the kitchen.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen area is up to the highest standard.
  • Use a person-centred approach towards our Service Users during meal times.

About you:

  • Holds a relevant qualification for this role (or equivalent).
  • Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs.
  • A good understanding of those with challenging behaviours.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.

Rewards & Benefits

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

  • New for 2025 – Wagestream: Your Pay, Your Way
    Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly, whenever you need it.
  • Car Maintenance Made Easy
    Spread the cost of MOTs, servicing, and repairs with our new scheme—saving you time and money.
  • Cycle to Work with Halfords
    Save up to £1,000 a year with our tax-efficient cycle-to-work scheme.
  • £250–£2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
    Know someone amazing? Refer them and earn up to £2,000 when they join!
  • Instant Recognition Rewards
    Win on-the-spot vouchers—£££s awarded monthly for going above and beyond.
  • Grow with Us
    We are incredibly proud of our highly praised Induction programme, ideal for experienced carers and new starters alike. Plus, you’ll have access to funded qualifications and clear pathways for internal career progression.
  • Monthly In-House Lottery
    Big cash prizes every month—just for being part of the team!
  • Exclusive Discounts
    Save on retail, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment, and cinema tickets.
  • Fitness Perks
    Discounted gym memberships + FREE on-demand workouts and classes.
  • Smart Savings & Loans
    Access savings plans, affordable loans, and Techsave—purchase the latest tech through work.
  • Health & Protection Plans
    Discounted hospital and death benefit plans for peace of mind.
  • Wellbeing Support
    Free counselling and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free Parking
    Hassle-free parking at work—no extra cost.

About Us:

What makes life at The Grange extra special is our innovative approach to wellbeing through our Nurse-led Wellbeing Service delivered from our Wellness Suite situated right in the heart of The Grange. We believe that a sense of wellbeing can only be achieved through a combination of things such as good nutrition, physical activity, a connection with the outdoors, family and friends, feeling valued, contributing and the enjoyment of activities that are interesting and fulfilling.

Situated in the very heart of The Grange, our inviting Bistro is open seven days a week, serving a wide range of tasty, well-balanced dishes made daily from locally sourced produce. Meals are homemade, and our chef and the team regularly vary the menu choice.

The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties, both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.

Please note: When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment platform, UKG, to complete your application.

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