Chef (Care Home)

Hippo Staffing Solutions; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking an experienced Agency Chef to support care homes across the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will prepare nutritious meals, ensure food hygiene, and cater to special dietary needs. The position offers competitive pay rates and flexible working hours, making it ideal for those who want a variety of assignments in healthcare environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible hours

Variety of assignments

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef or cook in care homes or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of IDDSI standards, nutrition, and elderly dietary needs.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification (essential).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Flexible and able to travel across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents' care plans.
• Follow IDDSI guidelines for textured-modified diets.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Adapt quickly to new environments and work with care teams.

Skills

Experience as a chef or cook

Knowledge of IDDSI standards

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Flexibility to travel

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification

Job description

Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts

Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We're looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire.

You'll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents' individual needs and enhance their wellbeing.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents' care plans.
• Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured‑modified diets.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions.
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation.
• Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a chef or cook in care homes or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of IDDSI standards, nutrition, and elderly dietary needs.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification (essential).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time‑management skills.
• Flexible and able to travel across multiple locations.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Variety of assignments across care homes and healthcare environments.
• Supportive team and ongoing opportunities for development.