Relief Chef - Wallsend, Gosforth, Whitley Bay

Eothen Homes Ltd; Otterburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded BUPA cash back scheme

Paid breaks

Birthday off

Paid overtime

Time-and-a-half for public holidays

Job summary

Eothen Homes Ltd is seeking a Relief Chef to cover our Homes in Wallsend, Gosforth and Whitley Bay. The role is 30 hours per week across three days, delivering a balanced, nutritious menu for residents and supervising Kitchen Assistants to maintain service standards. A valid intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent catering training) is essential.

An enhanced DBS check is required. This is a hands-on, kitchen-based position with commitment to high-quality meals and resident

Qualifications

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or catering training is required.
• Experience in catering for care homes preferred.
• Supervising Kitchen Assistants is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Kitchen Assistants and oversee kitchen operations.
• Provide balanced, nutritious meals using flexible menus.
• Ensure safe handling and hygiene practices.

Skills

Flexible approach

Team supervision

Food passion

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Relief Chef - Wallsend, Gosforth, Whitley Bay

We currently have an opportunity for a Relief Chef to join Eothen Homes, cover for all homes, Wallsend, Gosforth and Whitley Bay, working 30 hours per week (3 days), working 10 hour shifts. The successful candidate will be passionate about food with a flexible approach to ensure people enjoy positive mealtime experiences. You will provide a balanced and nutritious diet, through a series of flexible menus, suitable to the needs of residents living in the home. An intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or appropriate catering training and/or a wide experience of good catering practice is essential for this role. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supervising the Kitchen Assistants.

Benefits include:

• Fully funded BUPA cash back scheme to all employees, benefits include dental treatments, optical treatments, prescriptions, therapies and access to shopping discounts to numerous high street and online stores.
• Paid breaks.
• Birthday off.
• Paid overtime.
• Public holiday working will attract time and a half.

Requirements:

• An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check will be required.