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Cook up moments that matter

Food is about more than nutrition. It is about memories, comfort, celebration and connection.

At MHA, our chefs, cooks and catering teams help create those moments every day – and make every mealtime something special.

When you join our catering teams, you are not just preparing meals. You are baking birthday cakes that bring back happy memories. You are serving favourite dishes that make someone’s day. You are using creativity and care to make sure that even texture-modified meals look inviting, taste delicious, and lift spirits.

Whether you are a qualified chef or just starting your catering journey, you will find a role where your passion for food – and people – makes a real difference.

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Create tasty choices

Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh, varied meals that meet residents' individual tastes, preferences and dietary needs

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Dignify every dish

Creatively preparing texture-modified foods that are as enjoyable and dignified as any other meal

Celebrate through food

Designing vibrant menus for everyday moments, themed days and special celebrations

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Care through cuisine

Working closely with care teams to support residents’ wellbeing through great food and thoughtful service

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Nourish every moment

Creating a warm, welcoming environment where mealtimes are moments to savour.

What we are looking for

You do not need lots of catering experience to join us – we will give you full training and support to grow your skills.

What matters most is that you are:
 

  • Enthusiastic, positive and ready to learn
  • Passionate about the power of food to bring people together
  • Creative, flexible and able to adapt to different dietary needs
  • A team player who brings kindness, pride and a personal touch to everything you do.
Whether you are looking for a chef role, catering assistant job, or kitchen support position, you will be part of a team where every meal matters.

Why choose catering at MHA?

When you join our kitchens, you are joining more than a workplace – you are joining a community built on respect, compassion and care.

You will enjoy:

  • Full training, career development and support to grow in your catering career
  • Sociable hours contracts wherever possible, for better work-life balance
  • A competitive salary and a strong package of employee benefits
  • The pride of creating meals and experiences that bring happiness, dignity and connection every single day.
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We are proud to invest in your future.

We offer a range of fully funded apprenticeships designed to help you build your knowledge and advance your career. These include:

  • Level 2 Production Chef
  • Level 3 Senior Production Chef
  • Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef
  • Level 5 Operational or Departmental Manager.

Whether you are just starting out or ready to take the next step, you will find the support, training and opportunities you need to thrive.

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