Care Home Chef — Flexible Shifts & Weekly Pay

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing temporary/relief chef work

Immediate starts

Descripción de la vacante

KPI-Recruiting-Ltd is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Oxfordshire care homes. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, manage portions, and cater to dietary needs while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.

These roles offer flexible shifts, regular assignments, weekly pay, and immediate starts for suitable candidates with DBS clearance and relevant kitchen experience.

Formación

• The successful candidate will have enhanced DBS clearance.
• Experience as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef or Cook.
• Experience in care homes, healthcare, education or high-volume catering.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience cooking for larger groups.
• Understanding nutritional needs of older people.
• Experience catering for dietary needs and allergies.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and reliable for temporary/agency work.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks per service requirements.
• Cater for allergies, diabetes, vegetarian, vegan, and texture-modified meals.
• 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 temperature logs.
• Follow HACCP procedures and food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely.
• Follow company policies on health & safety and safeguarding.
• Adapt to different kitchen teams and environments.

Conocimientos

Culinary skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Working under pressure

Flexibility

Agency/temporary work

Educación

Enhanced DBS

Descripción del empleo

KPI-Recruiting-Ltd is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Oxfordshire care homes. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, manage portions, and cater to dietary needs while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.

These roles offer flexible shifts, regular assignments, weekly pay, and immediate starts for suitable candidates with DBS clearance and relevant kitchen experience.