Flexible-Shift Care Home Chef: Fresh, Nutritious Meals

KPI RECRUITING LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Temporary and relief work

Care home setting variety

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Bristol and surrounding areas on flexible shifts, from a few hours to full-time temporary assignments.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, cater to dietary needs, maintain high food-safety standards, and adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while supporting health and wellbeing through great food.

Qualifications

• Experience working in care homes or high-volume catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups with varied dietary needs.
• Flexible and reliable for temporary/agency work.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Cater for allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.
• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks and HACCP procedures.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely.
• Follow Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding policies.
• Adapt to different kitchen teams and environments.

Skills

Care home catering

Food hygiene

Time management

Independent worker

Adaptability

Job description

KPI RECRUITING LTD is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to work across Bristol and surrounding areas on flexible shifts, from a few hours to full-time temporary assignments.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, cater to dietary needs, maintain high food-safety standards, and adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while supporting health and wellbeing through great food.