Assistant Chef

Job summary

Sociable Hours. Supportive Team. Real Impact Through Nutrition.

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled Assistant Chef who wants more than just a job someone who values balance, supports the kitchen team with energy and care, and takes pride in contributing to a positive, collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality meals that support residents’ wellbeing, respect individual needs, and bring comfort and enjoyment to everyday life.

This role includes preparing nutritious meals for up to 65 residents, as well as supporting the catering for the home’s events and celebrations. It’s a 38?hour contract at £13.30 per hour with 07:30–17:30 shifts, no late nights, and alternate weekends, giving you the work/life balance most chefs only dream of.

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.



About Bradshaw Manor



Bradshaw Manor Care Home is situated just off of the promenade at Rhyl seafront. At Bradshaw Manor, quality of life is at the heart of all care delivered. Offering exceptional person-centred Residential, Dementia, Nursing, Respite, and Palliative care within a supportive and inclusive community. Our compassionate team specialise in supporting older residents and those living with dementia. We’re perfectly positioned with the busy city of Chester which is just a 30-minute drive away. Additionally, the lovely Welsh landscapes of the Conway Valley and Llandudno’s Great Orme are just a short drive along the coastline. Our welcoming facility is at the heart of everything Rhyl has to offer. The picturesque promenade, Rhyl Pavillion Theatre, the events arena and bowling green are very close by and easily accessible from our home. This wonderful Lovett Care home boasts a wide range of modern facilities to help residents feel at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, a selection of stylish communal lounges, inviting dining spaces and manicured gardens where residents can enjoy some of the fresh sea air. The dedicated team here at Bradshaw Manor ensure no two days are the same, whether it be a trip down Rhyl promenade or baking, there’s an activity for everyone. 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.





We are looking for someone who has:

Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service.
Experience of working in a care home or similar but this is not essential.
Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery.
Ability to contribute to and develop the four-week menu with our Head Chef.
Ability to complete records demonstrating adherence to legal requirements.

Your role will be to:

Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice on what they wish to eat during the day.
Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical, ethnic and personal needs and preferences.
Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for service in a timely manner and in the correct sequence.
Understand, follow and adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance.
Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic and maintain a high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act 1999, and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept.
Follow instructions from Head Chef and Chef.
Undertake washing up duties when required.
Work as part of the team to inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expected high standards.


The Benefits

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
Paid DBS
Uniform provided
Paid training
Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
Excellent induction programme for new starters
A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
A competitive rate of pay
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Ongoing career development
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
Pension scheme
Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)




About Lovett Care



At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.






This position is subject to a DBS check