Care Home Chef


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£15 to £23 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BH15 2FS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

About the Role

We have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home settings across Dorset and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.

This is a rewarding opportunity for chefs who enjoy preparing fresh, nutritious meals and understand the important role food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.

Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.

• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with service requirements.

• Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.

• Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences wherever possible.

• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.

• Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.

• Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.

• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.

• Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.

• Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Enhanced DBS

• Previous experience as a

Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef or Cook.

• Experience working in care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other high-volume catering environments.

• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.

• Experience preparing meals for larger groups.

• An understanding of the nutritional requirements of older people.

• Experience catering for specialist dietary requirements and allergies.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.

• A flexible and reliable approach to temporary and agency work.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates of

£15-23

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability

• Ongoing temporary and relief chef assignments

• Weekly pay

• Opportunities across a variety of care home settings

• Immediate starts available

If you're an experienced chef looking for flexible temporary work and enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we'd love to hear from you.

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