Looking for flexible chef work where you can make a real difference?
Search Consultancy is expanding its Healthcare team in the Harrogate area and we're looking for experienced Care Home Chefs to join us.
Whether you're looking to supplement your income, gain experience across different care settings, or enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own shifts, we offer ongoing agency work in a range of residential care homes and nursing homes.
We're recruiting now with a fast-track recruitment process, next-day video interviews, and a free enhanced DBS for successful applicants (limited-time offer).
The Role
You'll be preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents within residential care homes and nursing homes, ensuring all meals meet individual dietary requirements, nutritional standards and food safety regulations.
You'll play an important role in supporting resident's health and well being by delivering high-quality meals while maintaining a safe, clean and compliant kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents
Catering for special dietary requirements, allergens and texture-modified diets
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
Following HACCP procedures and food safety regulations
Managing food stock, deliveries and stock rotation
Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately
Working independently or alongside kitchen teams as required
Providing a high-quality dining experience for residents
What We're Looking For
A minimum of 6 months recent UK chef experience, ideally within a care home, nursing home, healthcare or similar environment
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (minimum)
Knowledge of allergen management and special dietary requirements
A professional, reliable and organised approach
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
The ability to travel within Bradford and the surrounding areas using your own transport or public transport
What You'll Get
Competitive hourly pay
100% flexible working - choose the shifts that suit your lifestyle
Ongoing agency work with regular shifts available
Free specialist training
Free enhanced DBS
Opportunities to work across a variety of respected care homes and nursing homes
Ongoing support from a dedicated healthcare recruitment team
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Care Home Chef looking for flexible agency work with regular opportunities available, we'd love to hear from you.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory employment references.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£13.75 - £14.50 per hour