Care Home Chef: Flexible Hours, Training & Menu Design

Care UK; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream - access your wages at any‑

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts (online and in-store)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Chef for its care home kitchens. Join our bank team and enjoy flexibility to tailor your schedule while contributing to high-quality meals for residents. We offer strong training, a catering academy, and opportunities for development within Care UK.

As a Chef, you’ll lead a kitchen team, design menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure rigorous compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards while supporting residents through nutritious meal options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Focus on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Strong leadership and ability to train and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them reach their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health and safety

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Chef for its care home kitchens. Join our bank team and enjoy flexibility to tailor your schedule while contributing to high-quality meals for residents. We offer strong training, a catering academy, and opportunities for development within Care UK.

As a Chef, you’ll lead a kitchen team, design menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure rigorous compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards while supporting residents through nutritious meal options.