Chef (Care Home)

Hippo Staffing Solutions; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Agency Chef to prepare nutritious meals for care homes across the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have proven culinary skills, knowledge of dietary needs, and a Food Hygiene certification. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety and adapting meals to the needs of residents. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with care teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in care homes or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and elderly dietary needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals.
• Follow IDDSI guidelines for textured-modified diets.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Proven experience as a chef or cook

Strong knowledge of IDDSI standards

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Flexibility

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 mu...