Chef​/Cook

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Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/693/2288

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Grade 4

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Brushwood Care Home, 1 South Parade, Speke

Closing Date:

14/10/2026

Job Category:

Care Services

Region / Division:

Liverpool

Business Unit:

Adult Social Care and Health

Job title: Chef/Cook

Please be advised that Liverpool City Council is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, this also applies to candidates who are already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa with their current employer.

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Brushwood House is a vibrant 60 bed Nursing home providing accommodation, care and support for residents with general Nursing and EMI Nursing assessed needs. To meet those assessed needs we require a qualified Chef to join our team.

We are seeking a professional and dedicated individual to join an established team at Liverpool City Council. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you.

The Role:

• As a chef you will be responsible for providing high quality nutritious food and meals for the residents of Brushwood House.
• In the role of Chef you will plan, prepare & cook a variety of meals to meet the dietary needs of adults living with dementia, taking into account any allergies and how food is specifically prepared i.e., liquid/ blended diet
• Within the role of Chef you will be required to maintain a minimum standard of food presentation using appropriate equipment in keeping with the Environmental Health requirements
• As the Chef you must follow a cleaning schedule this ensures a high standard of cleanliness complying with Health & Safety Procedures, Food Safety Act (1990) & Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995

The Chef/Cook will work flexibly over 7 days on a rota of shift patterns. Shift pattens will be discussed further  additional allowances will be paid as part of your shift rota.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression
  -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time –a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym…