Chef

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Tye; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts (Fri–Sun)

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent part-time position

Job summary

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions seeks a Part-Time Chef for a residential care home in Hayling Island. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for about 40 elderly residents, focusing on traditional British/home-style cuisine and individual dietary needs.

Responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, budgeting and maintaining high hygiene standards. Flexible Fri–Sun shifts with 24 or 36 hours per week are available in a supportive care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally in a residential care, nursing home or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of traditional British/home-style cuisine.
• Experience catering for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Solid understanding of Food Hygiene and safety regulations.
• Experience with menu planning, stock control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents.
• Create menus with traditional and familiar dishes.
• Cater to dietary requirements, allergies and individual preferences.
• Present meals to a high standard.
• Manage stock, ordering and budgeting effectively.
• Maintain food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness to standard.

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Stock control

Budgeting

Job description

Part-Time Chef – Residential Care Home

Location: Hayling Island
Salary: £14.76 per hour
Hours: 24 or 36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Friday to Sunday – flexible shift patterns available to suit either contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Time Chef to join a reputable residential care home in Hayling Island, preparing fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals for approximately 40 elderly residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys creating traditional, home-style cuisine and takes pride in providing meals that are both nutritious and tailored to individual dietary requirements.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning and preparing daily meals while ensuring residents receive a varied, balanced and enjoyable dining experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for approximately 40 residents.
• Creating menus that include traditional and familiar dishes.
• Catering for a range of dietary requirements, allergies and individual preferences.
• Ensuring meals are presented to a high standard.
• Managing food stock, ordering and budgeting effectively.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Following all relevant food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Working closely with care staff to understand residents' dietary needs.
• Minimising food waste while maintaining quality and variety.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Chef, ideally within a residential care, nursing home or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of traditional British/home-style cuisine.
• Experience catering for specific dietary requirements and allergies.
• Strong understanding of Food Hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Experience with menu planning, stock control and budgeting.
• A genuine passion for preparing quality, nutritious meals.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A caring and considerate approach to working with elderly residents.

Why Apply?

• £14.76 per hour
• Choice of 24 or 36 hours per week
• Friday–Sunday shift pattern
• Reputable residential care home
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' daily lives
• Stable, permanent part-time position