Relief Chef​/KA

Clifton Hall Care Home (Lime Trees) is expected to open in April 2026!

Residential | Dementia | Respite | Day Care

At Yorkare Homes we believe in offering more than just a place to live – we provide a true home.

Nestled in the vibrant suburb of York, our care home offers a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel part of a close‑knit community. We combine exceptional care with all the comforts of home to create a space where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected.

In readiness for our opening team we are currently recruiting for a Relief Chef / Kitchen Assistant
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£14.80 per hour as relief chef £13 per hour as KA

Shift pattern 7:30am – 6pm as Relief Chef

A 40 hour per week role.

The role of Relief Chef/KA will work under the Head Chef and Chef team, supporting them in the chef role as cover and as Kitchen Assistant at other times. Using fresh ingredients and produce, the hire will work with the residents to ensure they are provided with a tasty, safe, nutritious and varied top quality menu.

• Flexible, caring and compassionate
• Positive, self‑motivated and organised
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role
• Sensitive to the needs of others
• An active team player capable of working on own initiative
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues, residents and visitors

Working alongside the Head Chef to prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, adhering to the menu planner or residents’ special requests; planning, preparing and presenting meals to top restaurant quality; ensuring the kitchen is run and equipment maintained to an outstanding standard; controlling food allocation systems to minimise wastage and keep within budget; deputising for the Head Chef when required and providing cover and support;

monitoring stocks and purchases; maintaining a balanced diet and varied menus; ensuring that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use, including self, and leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state at the end of each shift; ensuring Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards are met.

• Kitchen Duties: Under the direction of the Chef to assist in kitchen tasks connected with the preparation, cooking, presentation and serving of meals and beverages whilst ensuring the highest quality of service as required by the residents and Management of the home
• Ensuring that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen and dining area, as set by the Health and Hygiene Authorities and the Management of the home
• Carrying out general kitchen and dining room duties, such as setting tables, washing up and serving meals to residents
• Reporting and recording in an appropriate manner any information to be considered important
• Servery duties including basic meal preparation (toast/porridge/eggs/sandwiches etc), serving meals, tidying and cleaning tables etc
• Taking meals to residents’ rooms and tidying away once finished (when required)
• Carrying out the tea round – taking the tea/coffee trolley around the floor room to room asking residents what they would like

• Food Hygiene and Safety qualified
• Good understanding of HACCP
• Experience of a Care Home environment desirable; confidence to engage with residents to create a varied and appetising menu
• Current knowledge in catering for modified diets and allergy awareness
• Comfortable working with fresh seasonal produce and good knowledge of nutrition
• A warm, approachable manner and an understanding that the residents’ wellbeing is the top priority

• Competitive rates of pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in‑house trainer
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like‑minded individuals

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups that are under‑represented in our workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

* Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probationary period.