Care Home Chef | Fresh Nutritious Meals, Flexible Shifts

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to support care homes in and around Stevenage. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals and adapt menus for dietary needs, while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.

The role offers flexible shifts, including part-time, full-time, and temporary assignments across multiple sites. You'll work in various care-home kitchens, delivering high-quality meals that support residents' wellbeing and daily enjoyment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care homes or high-volume catering environments.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience preparing meals for larger groups.
• Understanding the nutritional requirements of older people.
• Experience catering for specialist dietary requirements and allergies.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and reliable for temporary and agency work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with service requirements.
• Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.
• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences wherever possible.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
• Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.
• Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.
• Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments.

Skills

Care home catering

Food safety standards

High-volume catering

Nutrition for older people

Dietary requirements & allergies

Time management

Flexible for temporary work

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to support care homes in and around Stevenage. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals and adapt menus for dietary needs, while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.

The role offers flexible shifts, including part-time, full-time, and temporary assignments across multiple sites. You'll work in various care-home kitchens, delivering high-quality meals that support residents' wellbeing and daily enjoyment.