Chef (Care Home)

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

Job summary

A staffing agency specializing in healthcare is seeking an experienced Agency Chef to support care homes across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire. The role involves preparing nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs, adhering to food hygiene standards, and working in various settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare kitchens and hold a Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification. Flexible hours and competitive pay rates are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible hours

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in care homes or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and elderly dietary needs.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals.
• Follow IDDSI guidelines for textured-modified diets.
• Cater to special dietary requirements.

Skills

Proven experience as a chef

Knowledge of IDDSI standards

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Adaptability

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.