Care Home Chef

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible relief hours

Community-focused kitchen

Job summary

KPI Hospitality is seeking a Relief Chef in Southampton to support their client on an ad-hoc basis. The role requires delivering healthy menus while maintaining high hygiene standards in a community kitchen, with DBS required or willingness to apply.

You will be part of a welcoming team that values teamwork, inclusivity, and flexibility to meet diverse client needs. Ad-hoc hours offer meaningful, local impact.

Qualifications

• Solid experience preparing and serving food in a commercial kitchen.
• Clear English communication and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Willingness to support others, including volunteers, and follow community ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthy, cost‑effective menus meeting dietary and nutritional needs.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards and keep kitchen clean and ready for service.
• Work in a team, supporting staff and volunteers in a community kitchen.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

English communication

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Flexibility

Job description

KPI Hospitality are on the lookout for a Chef IMMEDIATE START for our client based in Southhampton on an ad-hoc basis.

Our client is a welcoming space where good food brings people together. Were now looking for a Relief Chef to support their kitchen as and when required, serving a number of clients. DBS required or willing to apply.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a chef who enjoys cooking with purpose, values teamwork, and takes pride in maintaining high standards in a community-focused kitchen.

About the role

As a Relief Chef, you’ll be responsible for delivering healthy, cost-effective menus that meet a range of dietary and nutritional needs. You’ll work in a commercial kitchen environment, ensuring excellent food hygiene and safety standards at all times, and leaving the kitchen clean, organised, and ready for service.

What were looking for

Were keen to hear from chefs who:

• Have solid experience preparing and serving food in a commercial kitchen
• Enjoy working with and supporting others, including volunteers
• Understand the importance of catering for diverse community needs
• Communicate clearly in English and build positive working relationships
• Share and respect the values, aims, and ethos

Why join us?

• Meaningful work see the direct impact of your cooking on the local community
• Flexibility relief, as-and-when-required hours
• Supportive environment work alongside staff and volunteers who care
• Fair pay £14-£16.50 per hour