Care Home Chef | Flexible Shifts, Weekly Pay, Training

Temp All Staffing; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking Care Home Chefs and Relief Chefs to join their growing team in Ipswich. This role involves preparing and cooking nutritionally balanced meals while managing kitchen staff. Flexible shift options are available, and the position offers competitive hourly rates, holiday pay, and free training. Candidates should have experience in a care home kitchen, recognized catering qualifications, and relevant food hygiene certifications.

Benefits

Refer a friend / Joining bonus scheme

Flexible hours

Excellent weekly pay

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

Holiday pay

Free training and uniform

Ongoing support 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care home kitchen environment.
• DBS Update Service preferred.
• Recognised catering qualifications.
• Experience of serving food in a professional environment.
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritionally balanced meals.
• Manage and oversee a team of kitchen assistants.
• Create varied menus suitable for special diets.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed.
• Control stocks and material purchases.

Skills

Communication skills

Food hygiene qualifications

Catering qualifications

Experience in a care home kitchen environment

Full driving license

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking Care Home Chefs and Relief Chefs to join their growing team in Ipswich. This role involves preparing and cooking nutritionally balanced meals while managing kitchen staff. Flexible shift options are available, and the position offers competitive hourly rates, holiday pay, and free training. Candidates should have experience in a care home kitchen, recognized catering qualifications, and relevant food hygiene certifications.