Chef
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Federation of Jewish Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Chef 2026 |
Summary
Chef – Make a Real Difference Through Your Cooking
Salary: £competitive + benefits
Location: Prestwich, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week, worked 5 days from 7 (including bank holidays) according to the rota
Shifts: Early shifts (7am/7.30am–3.30pm/4pm) and late shifts (10am/10.30am–7.30pm)
Join a Kitchen with Purpose
Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating delicious, nutritious meals and wants your work to genuinely matter? This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills to a warm, welcoming Jewish social care charity in Prestwich where your cooking directly enhances the wellbeing of residents.
We are looking for someone with experience preparing and cooking meals who thrives in a friendly, supportive kitchen environment. If you enjoy variety, teamwork and cooking with care, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the kitchen, including:
• Preparing and cooking high quality meals with consistency and care
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Supporting safe food storage and kitchen hygiene
• Following Food Safety and HACCP procedures
• Reporting any equipment issues promptly
• Helping guide trainee staff when needed
• Ensuring fridges and storerooms are cleaned and recorded on schedules
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
• Previous experience as a Chef
• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cooking (or equivalent)
• Experience with baking
• A solid understanding of Food Safety and HACCP
• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
• A positive attitude and pride in your work
Every day brings the chance to create food that brings comfort, joy and nourishment to our lovely residents.
Salary: £competitive + benefits
Location: Prestwich, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week, worked 5 days from 7 (including bank holidays) according to the rota
Shifts: Early shifts (7am/7.30am–3.30pm/4pm) and late shifts (10am/10.30am–7.30pm)
Join a Kitchen with Purpose
Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating delicious, nutritious meals and wants your work to genuinely matter? This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills to a warm, welcoming Jewish social care charity in Prestwich where your cooking directly enhances the wellbeing of residents.
We are looking for someone with experience preparing and cooking meals who thrives in a friendly, supportive kitchen environment. If you enjoy variety, teamwork and cooking with care, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the kitchen, including:
• Preparing and cooking high quality meals with consistency and care
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Supporting safe food storage and kitchen hygiene
• Following Food Safety and HACCP procedures
• Reporting any equipment issues promptly
• Helping guide trainee staff when needed
• Ensuring fridges and storerooms are cleaned and recorded on schedules
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
• Previous experience as a Chef
• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cooking (or equivalent)
• Experience with baking
• A solid understanding of Food Safety and HACCP
• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
• A positive attitude and pride in your work
Every day brings the chance to create food that brings comfort, joy and nourishment to our lovely residents.
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