Care Home Agency Chef: Immediate Start & Flexible Shifts

Cucumber Catering; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

First DBS free

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities in care homes

Job summary

Cucumber Catering is actively recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs for ongoing agency work across Nottingham and NG areas. Immediate starts, high volume of shifts, and regular weekly pay with holiday pay. Prior care home experience is essential.

You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow dietary requirements, and work closely with care teams to maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK care homes or similar healthcare setting.
• Able to cook for large numbers of residents.
• Knowledge of special diets and dietary requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow menus and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Prepare meals for residents with allergies and special diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean and compliant with regulations.
• Manage stock and minimise food waste.
• Work effectively as part of the care home team.
• Adapt menus to meet residents' needs and provide friendly service.

Skills

Care home experience

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Independent worker

Job description

Cucumber Catering is actively recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs for ongoing agency work across Nottingham and NG areas. Immediate starts, high volume of shifts, and regular weekly pay with holiday pay. Prior care home experience is essential.

You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow dietary requirements, and work closely with care teams to maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and service.