Chef – The Willows, Mobberley (Full-Time / 40 Hours)

Presented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of MHA

Role Overview

Position: Chef — Permanent, Full-Time
Location: The Willows, Mobberley, Knutsford (WA16 7AR)
Hours: 40 hours per week (working across a 7-day rota)
Pay Rate: £15.57 per hour
Closing Date: 21 August 2026

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with MHA to recruit a skilled and motivated full-time Chef for The Willows nursing home in Mobberley.

The Willows is a tranquil, community-based nursing home in a picturesque village setting with a warm, inclusive team culture. If you are an experienced culinary professional looking for a rewarding full-time role where your cooking can make a direct, positive impact on residents' daily wellbeing, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, appealing meals for residents, visitors, and staff, catering to individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and dementia-friendly requirements.
Menu Planning & Management: Collaborate with the Home Manager to design balanced, appetizing menus that respect residents' personal choices and dignity.
Kitchen Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP standards, maintaining immaculate cleanliness and accurate audit records.
Stock & Team Oversight: Manage food stocks, ordering, and kitchen budgets efficiently, while supervising kitchen assistants and supporting new staff inductions.

What You Will Bring

Catering Experience: Previous hands-on experience cooking in a care, hospitality, restaurant, or pub environment.
Food Safety Knowledge: A solid understanding of food safety and HACCP principles (relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 are desirable).
Personal Qualities: An organised, reliable, and flexible approach, combined with genuine sensitivity to the dietary needs and preferences of older people.
Proximity: Ideally living within approximately 15 miles of Knutsford / Mobberley for a manageable and balanced commute.

Why Apply Through Us?

Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency connects you directly with trusted, values-driven organisations like MHA.

Benefits provided by MHA include:

Highly competitive hourly rate of £15.57
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
Strong pension scheme and life assurance
Free DBS checks and company uniform (where applicable)
Access to employee discounts (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app) and confidential counselling support
Full induction, ongoing training, and clear career development opportunities