Relief Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering recruitment agency is looking for a Relief Chef to create healthy meals for elderly residents in Maidstone. This role offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and the opportunity to work locally or across the UK. Candidates must possess relevant cooking experience, hold an Enhanced DBS certificate, and have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. If you're passionate about providing nutritious meals and want to make a difference, apply now for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive pay paid weekly

Dedicated consultant support

Out-of-hours assistance

Help with Enhanced DBS certificate

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care home or similar environment required.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Reliable, organised, and passionate about cooking for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cook healthy meals and snacks.
• Follow care home menus to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Experience as a Relief Chef

Cooking for elderly residents

Ability to cater for dietary requirements

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Health & Safety Certificate

IDDSI training certificate

Job description

Relief Chef, Maidstone - £16.00ph - £19.00ph

If you're a Relief Chef who enjoys creating healthy, balanced meals for Elderly residents with a luxury, high quality finish and wants the flexibility to work around your lifestyle, this opportunity in Maidstone 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 elderly residents. This role offers variety, flexible shifts, 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?

• 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 Maidstone 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 care home menus that meet the residents dietary requirements.
• Catering for allergies, special diets, (IDDSI) and cultural preferences.
• Maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Have experience working as a Relief Chef or Cook in a care home or similar environment.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS (current or on the update service).
• Possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Food Allergen Certificate.
• IDDSI training certificate.
• Health & Safety Certificate.
• Are reliable, organised, and passionate about cooking nutritious meals for the elderly.

Are reliable, organised, and passionate about cooking nutritious meals for the elderly. If you're looking for your next step as a Relief Chef in Maidstone, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and start your next rewarding role.

Job Number │ OAK-MAPL/INDCATERING

Location │ Maidstone

Role │ Relief Chef

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