Part Time Chef - Leeds, Belle Isle - Care Sector - £16Ph

Chefs Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs are seeking a Weekend Chef to work alternate weekends, preparing fresh, home-style meals for residents in Leeds (LS10). You’ll work two 9-hour shifts, typically 7:30am–5:30pm, with a focus on quality, presentation and cleanliness in a supportive kitchen team.

The role offers part-time hours, a chance to contribute meaningfully to residents’ daily dining experience, and an environment where training and uniform are provided. A pension scheme and parking are available.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking fresh, home-style meals.
• Ability to prepare traditional dishes like Sunday roasts and pies.
• Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Organised, reliable and punctual.
• Good communication and people skills.

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.

Skills

Home-style cooking

Quality food presentation

Food hygiene

Punctual & reliable

Communication skills

Job description

Alternate Weekend Chef

• Week one: Thursday and Friday

• Week two: Saturday and Sunday

• Location :LS10

£16 per hour | 18 Hours per Week | Alternate Weekends

The Benefits

• £16 per hour

• Training provided

• Uniform provided

• Pension scheme

• 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.

You can find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.