Chef

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs to work on a temporary agency basis within elderly care homes. This is a rewarding role where your cooking directly improves residents’ health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

You’ll be preparing nutritious, home-style meals that meet dietary, cultural, and medical needs, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and cook fresh, balanced meals for residents

* Cater for special diets (pureed, soft, diabetic, low salt, allergies, etc.)

* Maintain high food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards

* Manage stock, food rotation, and portion control

* Work independently or as part of a small kitchen team

* Follow care home policies and safeguarding procedures

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally in a care home, hospital, school, or similar setting

* Knowledge of special diets and elderly nutrition

* Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)

* Reliable, professional, and compassionate

* Ability to work flexible shifts

* Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)