Chef

Care Home Chef – Nursing Home
£15.00 per hour
Permanent | Full-Time
Daytime Hours | Excellent Work-Life Balance
Are you a Chef who wants your food to genuinely make a difference?  Imagine finishing a shift knowing the meals you've prepared haven't just been enjoyed — they've contributed directly to someone's  health, wellbeing and quality of life .
We are recruiting an experienced  Care Home Chef  to join a well-established nursing home, taking responsibility for delivering fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for a rewarding permanent position with  £15.00 per hour , structured working hours and an alternative to the late nights and unpredictable schedules often associated with restaurants and hospitality.
More Than Just Cooking  Food plays an incredibly important role in nursing-home life.
You'll be responsible for creating meals residents look forward to while ensuring their individual  nutritional, dietary, cultural and clinical requirements  are understood and catered for.
Working closely with the Home Manager, nursing and care teams, you'll ensure residents receive meals that are nutritious, appetising and appropriate for their individual needs.
Your Responsibilities   Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for residents
Developing varied, balanced and appealing menus
Catering for individual dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances
Preparing  texture-modified meals  where required
Following  IDDSI guidance
Catering for residents requiring soft, minced & moist or puréed diets
Supporting residents with diabetes and other specific dietary requirements
Ensuring texture-modified meals remain appetising and well presented
Understanding residents' individual preferences and incorporating these into menu planning
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Managing food safety procedures, temperature records and documentation
Maintaining  HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety  standards
Managing stock levels, ordering and food rotation
Controlling food costs and reducing unnecessary waste
Supporting and supervising kitchen colleagues
Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and consistently
Working closely with nursing and care colleagues
Supporting birthdays, celebrations and special events within the home
What We're Looking For  We'd particularly like to hear from candidates with experience as a:
Head Chef | Care Home Chef | Nursing Home Chef | Chef Manager | Kitchen Manager | Cook
Previous experience within a  nursing home, care home, hospital or healthcare environment  would be highly desirable.
Experienced chefs from hotels, restaurants, schools or other high-volume catering environments may also be considered if they have a genuine interest in moving into the care sector.
You should have:
Strong professional cooking experience
Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and kitchen safety
Good understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements
Strong organisation and time-management skills

Experience with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste
The ability to work effectively within a busy kitchen
High standards of cleanliness and food presentation
A positive and compassionate approach to working with older people

Experience of  IDDSI and texture-modified diets  would be particularly advantageous.
Relevant catering and  Food Safety/Food Hygiene qualifications  are desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate  DBS and pre-employment checks .
A Chef Role With Purpose  This isn't simply about producing meals to a timetable.
For many residents, mealtimes are one of the most important and enjoyable parts of their day. You'll have the opportunity to understand what residents enjoy and create food that brings genuine pleasure to their daily lives.
In return, you'll receive:
£15.00 per hour
Permanent employment
Structured working hours
A rewarding alternative to traditional hospitality
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives
If you're an experienced Chef who takes pride in your food, your kitchen and the people you're cooking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Innov8staffing is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.