Care Home Chef: Creative Dining & Diet-Friendly Menus

Agincare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded QCF level 5 training

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Career development

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a chef to join a professional kitchen within a care home in Fareham. The role focuses on crafting meals that meet residents’ dietary needs, offering themed dining experiences and high-quality service.

You will contribute to menu planning, kitchen efficiency and overall food quality while upholding hygiene standards. The position is a bank/zero-hour contract with day shifts and every other weekend off, offering funded training up to QCF level 5 and growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• 12 months right to work
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
• Available to work day shifts and alternate weekends

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious meals meeting individual dietary needs and create themed dining experiences
• Serve dishes and ensure high quality, hygienic presentation
• Create daily menus and support smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain highest standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation

Skills

Experience in professional kitchen

Kitchen operations

IDDSI knowledge (desirable)

Right to work (12 months)

Job description

Agincare is seeking a chef to join a professional kitchen within a care home in Fareham. The role focuses on crafting meals that meet residents’ dietary needs, offering themed dining experiences and high-quality service.

You will contribute to menu planning, kitchen efficiency and overall food quality while upholding hygiene standards. The position is a bank/zero-hour contract with day shifts and every other weekend off, offering funded training up to QCF level 5 and growth opportunities within