Care Home Chef: Nutritious Menus & Flexible Hours

Cucumber Catering; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Flexible Hours

Training & Development

First DBS free

Job summary

Cucumber Catering is seeking experienced agency Chefs to work in care homes, respite services and rehabilitation units across the UK, including Haywards Heath. You will prepare nutritious meals, cater to dietary restrictions, manage kitchen tasks, and ensure hygiene standards.

The role offers uniform, competitive pay, holiday pay, flexible hours, ongoing training and weekly pay. You will contribute to resident well-being by delivering meals that meet dietary needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals meeting dietary needs and preferences of residents/patients.
• Plan varied menus that follow nutritional guidelines and budget constraints.
• Adhere to food hygiene and safety standards; manage kitchen operations and stock.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a varied menu that meets the nutritional needs of residents and patients.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Adhere to all food hygiene and safety standards.
• Cater for specific dietary requirements, including allergies and special diets.
• Work within a budget while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Manage kitchen staff, including training and scheduling.
• Order and manage inventory of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Engage with residents and patients to receive feedback and make improvements to the menu

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Cucumber Catering is seeking experienced agency Chefs to work in care homes, respite services and rehabilitation units across the UK, including Haywards Heath. You will prepare nutritious meals, cater to dietary restrictions, manage kitchen tasks, and ensure hygiene standards.

The role offers uniform, competitive pay, holiday pay, flexible hours, ongoing training and weekly pay. You will contribute to resident well-being by delivering meals that meet dietary needs and preferences.