Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals & Flexible Evenings Off

NHS Jobs; Fareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts & company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Chef for a care home in Fareham to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs and create enjoyable dining experiences. The role includes planning daily menus, supporting kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.

This bank/zero-hour contract offers £13.30 per hour, evenings free, every other weekend off, and opportunities for funded training up to QCF Level 5. On-demand pay and pension benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).
• Bank/zero-hour contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

IDDSI knowledge (desirable)

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Agincare is seeking a Chef for a care home in Fareham to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs and create enjoyable dining experiences. The role includes planning daily menus, supporting kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.

This bank/zero-hour contract offers £13.30 per hour, evenings free, every other weekend off, and opportunities for funded training up to QCF Level 5. On-demand pay and pension benefits are included.