Care Home Chef: Flexible Shifts & Nutritious Meals

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing temporary assignments

Care home assignments across multiple

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Walsall and surrounding areas. We offer flexible shifts, including part-time and temporary assignments, to fit your availability.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, follow food safety standards, and cater for dietary requirements in fast-paced care home settings. If you enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care homes or high-volume catering.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience preparing meals for larger groups.
• Understanding nutritional needs of older people.
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Strong 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.
• Cater for dietary needs including allergies, diabetic, vegetarian, vegan.
• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, portions and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks and kitchen records.
• Follow HACCP and food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely.
• Follow Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding policies.
• Adapt to different kitchen teams and environments.

Skills

Care home experience

Food hygiene knowledge

High-volume catering

Meal prep for groups

Older people nutrition

Dietary requirements

Time management

Independent worker

Calm under pressure

Flexible agency work

Job description

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Walsall and surrounding areas. We offer flexible shifts, including part-time and temporary assignments, to fit your availability.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, follow food safety standards, and cater for dietary requirements in fast-paced care home settings. If you enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we’d love to hear from you.