Care Kitchen Chef - Nutritious Meals for Complex Care

Care Concern Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alderbrook Care Home in Leeds is seeking a Chef for a contract role to prepare nutritious meals in a specialist complex care setting. You will tailor menus to individual dietary needs and deliver meals with a focus on presentation, hygiene and safety.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning and daily service, ensuring a consistent, well-organised kitchen environment and a positive resident experience.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified/specialist diets, is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals within a specialist complex care setting.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service, tailoring meals to dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Support menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service to ensure a safe, efficient kitchen.

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene

Kitchen experience

Dietary knowledge

Independent & team worker

Positive & reliable attitude

Job description

Alderbrook Care Home in Leeds is seeking a Chef for a contract role to prepare nutritious meals in a specialist complex care setting. You will tailor menus to individual dietary needs and deliver meals with a focus on presentation, hygiene and safety.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning and daily service, ensuring a consistent, well-organised kitchen environment and a positive resident experience.