Care Home Chef: Flexible Shifts & Nutritious Meals

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Immediate starts

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Swindon is seeking experienced Care Home Chefs to work across Swindon and surrounding areas. Whether you want a few shifts weekly or full-time temporary placements, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.

You will prepare fresh meals, cater to dietary needs, and maintain HACCP standards in varied care home kitchens. The role offers weekly pay, flexible shifts, and immediate starts for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Previous experience as Chef de Partie/Sous/Head Chef or Cook.
• Experience in care homes or high-volume catering.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience cooking for older adults with nutritional needs.
• Ability to cater for allergies and dietary requirements.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and reliable for temporary/agency work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks per service needs.
• Cater for allergies, diabetic, vegetarian, vegan, and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure meals are well presented and match residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, portions and presentation standards.
• Keep kitchen clean, organised and safe at all times.
• Complete daily food safety checks including temperature logs.
• Follow HACCP and comply with food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding policies.
• Adapt to different kitchen teams and environments.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Chef de Partie / Sous Chef / Head Chef

Care home catering experience

Food hygiene & safety

Nutrition for older people

Dietary requirements & allergies

Organisational & time management

Independence under pressure

Flexible & reliable with agency work

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Swindon is seeking experienced Care Home Chefs to work across Swindon and surrounding areas. Whether you want a few shifts weekly or full-time temporary placements, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.

You will prepare fresh meals, cater to dietary needs, and maintain HACCP standards in varied care home kitchens. The role offers weekly pay, flexible shifts, and immediate starts for suitable candidates.