Care Home Chef

KPI RECRUITING LTD; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Durham and surrounding areas. Various shifts are available, from part-time to full-time temporary placements, offering regular assignments to suit your availability.

You will prepare nutritious meals, accommodating dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in caring environments. Flexible, reliable cooks with a calm, adaptable approach are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in care homes or healthcare settings.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups.
• Understanding of nutrition for older adults.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies.
• High standard of food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Cater for dietary needs including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.
• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, portions and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
• Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.
• Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.
• Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments.

Skills

Care home cooking

HACCP knowledge

Food safety standards

Time management

Flexibility for temporary work

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

We have ongoing opportunities for anexperienced Care Home Chef to work within care home settings across Durham and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.

This is a rewarding opportunity for chefs who enjoy preparing fresh, nutritious meals and understand the important role food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.

Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and service.

Key Responsibilities as a Care Home Chef:

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with service requirements.
• Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.
• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences wherever possible.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
• Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.
• Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.
• Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments.

Skills & Experience required for a Care Home Chef:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a
• Experience working in care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other high-volume catering environments.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
• Experience preparing meals for larger groups.
• An understanding of the nutritional requirements of older people.
• Experience catering for specialist dietary requirements and allergies.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• A flexible and reliable approach to temporary and agency work.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates of
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Ongoing temporary and relief chef assignments
• Opportunities across a variety of care home settings

If you're an experienced chef looking for flexible temporary work and enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we'd love to hear from you.