Relief Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Relief Chef in Basildon to create healthy meals for hospice patients. This full-time role offers flexibility and dedicated support, without late nights or split shifts. Experience in a care home or hospice is preferred, alongside an Enhanced DBS and relevant food hygiene certifications. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to make a difference daily.

Benefits

Competitive pay paid weekly

Dedicated consultant support

Out-of-hours assistance

Help maintaining Enhanced DBS

Choice to work locally or across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience as a Relief Chef or Cook.
• Hold an Enhanced Adult DBS.
• Passion for cooking nutritious meals for patients.

Responsibilities

• Planning and cooking healthy, balanced meals.
• Following menus that meet dietary requirements.
• Catering for allergies and special diets.
• Maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Planning and cooking healthy meals

Catering for special diets

Maintaining food hygiene standards

Reliability and organisation

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Food Allergen Certificate

Job description

Relief Chef - £17.00ph - £19.00ph

If you're a Relief Chef who enjoys creating healthy, balanced meals and wants the flexibility to work around your lifestyle, this opportunity in Basildon could be perfect for you.

Join our team

As a Relief Chef you'll be part of a caring, professional care home environment, preparing nutritious meals and snacks for hospice patients. This role offers a full time position, ongoing on a temporary basis and the chance to make a difference every day - ideal if you're looking for a fulfilling position without late nights or split shifts.

Why apply?

You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay paid weekly every Friday.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.
• Out-of-hours assistance whenever you need it.
• Help with maintaining your Enhanced DBS certificate.
• The choice to work locally in Basildon or across the UK.
• A range of shifts to suit your schedule, with alternate weekends available.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and cooking healthy, balanced meals and snacks.
• Following the hospice menus that meet the residents dietary requirements.
• Catering for allergies, special diets, and cultural preferences.
• Maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards at all times.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working as a Relief Chef or Cook (Care home/hospice experience is a bonus).
• Hold an Enhanced Adult DBS (current or on the update service).
• Possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Food Allergen Certificate.
• Are reliable, organised, and passionate about cooking nutritious meals for patients.

If you're looking for your next step as a Relief Chef in Basildon, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and start your next rewarding role.

Job Number: CHEF-LUKHOS / INDCATERING

Location: Basildon

Role: Relief Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy