Care Home Chef – Immediate Start, Flexible Shifts, Weekly Pay

Cucumber Catering; Leicester; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

High volume of work

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

First DBS free

Ongoing training

Opportunities in care homes

Job summary

Cucumber Catering is actively recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs for ongoing agency work across the Leicester area. Immediate starts available with a high volume of shifts and weekly pay.

Previous care home experience is essential to ensure high-quality meals for residents and compliance with dietary requirements. We offer flexible shifts, uniform provided, DBS assistance, and ongoing training to support professional development within care settings.

Qualifications

• Care home experience is essential.
• Experience cooking for residents in a care home or similar healthcare environment is required.
• Ability to prepare meals for large numbers and manage dietary requirements is essential.
• Reliable, punctual and professional with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow menus and cater for individual dietary requirements.
• Prepare meals for residents with allergies, intolerances and special diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and maintain hygiene standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with regulations.
• Manage stock and minimise food waste.
• Work effectively as part of the care home team.
• Provide a friendly and professional service to residents and staff.

Skills

Care home experience

Large quantities cooking

Special diets knowledge

Punctual & reliable

Independent & team working

Immediate start

Job description

Cucumber Catering is actively recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs for ongoing agency work across the Leicester area. Immediate starts available with a high volume of shifts and weekly pay.

Previous care home experience is essential to ensure high-quality meals for residents and compliance with dietary requirements. We offer flexible shifts, uniform provided, DBS assistance, and ongoing training to support professional development within care settings.