Care Home Chef | Flexible Shifts & Fresh Meals

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpi Recruiting Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Care Home Chefs to work across Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas. You can take on a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary assignments to fit your schedule.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, cater to dietary needs, and ensure food safety standards are met. The role requires flexibility to work across different care home kitchens and maintain high quality for residents.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Experience as Chef de Partie / Sous Chef / Head Chef / Cook.
• Experience in care homes or high-volume catering.

Responsibilities

• 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

Enhanced DBS

Chefs experience

Care home catering

Food hygiene knowledge

Nutrition for older people

Dietary requirements

Time management

Independence under pressure

Flexible agency work

Job description

Kpi Recruiting Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Care Home Chefs to work across Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas. You can take on a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary assignments to fit your schedule.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, cater to dietary needs, and ensure food safety standards are met. The role requires flexibility to work across different care home kitchens and maintain high quality for residents.