Part Time Care Chef - Leeds - Care Sector - £16 Per Hour

Chefs for Chefs LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,631,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £16

Training provided

Uniform provided

Free parking

Overtime premium

Impact residents

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs LTD is seeking a Weekend Chef for a care home in Leeds LS10, offering part-time, permanent hours. You will prepare fresh, home-cooked meals for up to 40 residents, matching dietary needs and preferences with support from a Kitchen Assistant.

Shifts are two 9-hour blocks across Thursdays to Sundays, totaling 18 hours per week. Pay is £16 per hour with £3 overtime premium for holidays; training and uniform are provided, along with free car parking.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking fresh, home-style meals.
• Ability to cater for dietary requirements and individual tastes.
• Good communication and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals and snacks for residents.
• Cater to dietary needs and maintain portion control.
• Organise kitchen and supervise Kitchen Assistant during shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards.
• Assist with temperature checks and safety paperwork.

Skills

Food safety

Vegetarian options

Poultry cooking

Team collaboration

Job description

Part-time Permanent Chef

Posted 15 Oct 2026

Description

• Week one: Thursday and Friday
• Week two: Saturday and Sunday
• Location :LS10

The Benefits

• £16 per hour
• Training provided
• Uniform provided
• Free car parking
• £3 per hour overtime premium when covering kitchen team holidays
• Opportunity to make a real difference to residents through quality home-cooked food

The Shift Pattern

• 18 hours per week across two shifts
• Two 9-hour shifts per week
• Shifts typically run between 7:30am and 5:30pm

About the Role

Our Client is looking for a caring, organised and reliable Weekend Chef with a genuine love of cooking and baking.

You’ll prepare fresh, appealing home-cooked meals for up to 40 residents, catering for individual tastes and dietary requirements. From traditional Sunday roasts and homemade pies to cakes, snacks and lighter options, you’ll help ensure residents enjoy nutritious food prepared to a high standard.

Working alongside a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen during your shifts, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards and helping provide a welcoming dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals, cakes and snacks
• Cater for residents’ individual tastes and dietary requirements
• Organise the kitchen to ensure meals are served on time
• Support and supervise the Kitchen Assistant
• Maintain excellent cleanliness and food hygiene standards
• Complete temperature checks and daily food safety paperwork
• Keep food storage areas, equipment and utensils clean
• Work with the Head Chef to maintain the home’s five-star rating
• Provide additional cover during kitchen team holidays when required

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience cooking fresh, home-style food
• Enjoys preparing traditional dishes such as Sunday roasts and pies
• Takes pride in food quality, presentation and cleanliness
• Is organised, reliable and punctual
• Has excellent communication and people skills
• Can build positive relationships with residents and colleagues
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and dietary requirements
• Has previous care-sector or healthcare experience, which is advantageous but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking part-time hours, a rotating weekend pattern and a rewarding role where quality home-cooked food makes a genuine difference to residents’ lives.

About Chefs for Chefs

Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business.

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