Care Home Chef - Flexible Shifts + Weekly Pay

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Belper Lane End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing temporary & relief assignments

Immediate starts available

Competitive hourly rates £20-£24

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs to work in care home settings across Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas. Whether you want a few shifts weekly or full-time temporary work, we have assignments to suit your availability.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, meet dietary needs, and maintain high standards of food safety in varied kitchen environments. Immediate starts available with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
• Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef or Cook.
• Experience in care homes, healthcare, education or high-volume catering.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
• Understanding nutritional needs of older people and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as required.
• Cater for allergies, diabetic, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure meals are well presented and match residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring.
• Follow HACCP procedures 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 working environments.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Chef de Partie/Sous/Head

Care home experience

Food hygiene knowledge

High-volume catering

Nutrition for older people

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs to work in care home settings across Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas. Whether you want a few shifts weekly or full-time temporary work, we have assignments to suit your availability.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, meet dietary needs, and maintain high standards of food safety in varied kitchen environments. Immediate starts available with weekly pay.