Care Home Chef - Flexible Shifts & Fresh Nutritious Meals

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing assignments

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking experienced Care Home Chefs to work across Huntingdon and surrounding areas. Opportunities range from a few shifts weekly to full-time temporary roles, with regular assignments to fit your availability.

The role involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals, meeting dietary and safety standards, and adapting to different care home environments while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef or Cook in care home or high-volume catering environments.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Cater for dietary needs including allergies and diabetic diets.
• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks and kitchen records.
• Follow HACCP procedures and food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely.
• Follow company Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Care home catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

High-volume cooking

Time management

Independent working

Flexible and reliable

Job description

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking experienced Care Home Chefs to work across Huntingdon and surrounding areas. Opportunities range from a few shifts weekly to full-time temporary roles, with regular assignments to fit your availability.

The role involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals, meeting dietary and safety standards, and adapting to different care home environments while maintaining high quality standards.