Chef (Care Home)

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

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for an experienced Agency Chef to prepare nutritious meals for care homes across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience, knowledge of dietary needs, and a Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification. Join us for competitive pay and flexible hours in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible hours

Variety of assignments

Supportive team and development opportunities

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 is essential.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Flexible and able to travel across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals aligned with care plans.
• Follow IDDSI guidelines for textured-modified diets.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Ensure food hygiene and kitchen organisation standards.
• Adapt to new environments and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

Experience in care homes

Knowledge of IDDSI standards

Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

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.