Chef

Care Home Agency Chef Immediate Start Location- Nottingham
£15-£17 Midweek | £16.00£19.00 Weekends | Weekly Pay
Immediate starts available Care Home Experience Essential
Cucumber Catering is currently recruiting experienced Care Home Chefs for ongoing agency work across the Suffolk and IP area.
We have a high volume of shifts available , particularly for chefs who have good availability and can work regularly . If you have previous experience working in a care home environment and are looking for flexible, well-paid chef work, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Cucumber Catering? Immediate starts available
High volume of work available
£15-£17 per hour midweek
£16.00£19.00 per hour at weekends
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Flexible shifts to suit your availability
Uniform provided
First DBS free
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities to work in care homes, respite services and rehabilitation units
About the Role As an Agency Chef working within a care home, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while ensuring their individual dietary requirements and preferences are met.
You will play an important role in supporting residents' wellbeing through good nutrition and enjoyable meals. You will work alongside the care team and kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and service.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for residents
Follow menus and cater for individual dietary requirements
Prepare meals for residents with allergies, intolerances and special diets
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time
Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with regulations
Manage stock and minimise food waste
Work effectively as part of the care home team
Adapt menus and meals where required to meet residents' needs
Provide a friendly and professional service to residents and staff
What We're Looking For Care home chef experience is essential for this role.
We are looking for chefs who are:
Experienced working in a care home or similar healthcare environment
Confident preparing meals for large numbers of residents
Knowledgeable about special diets and dietary requirements
Reliable, punctual and professional
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Passionate about providing good-quality food
Available to work a good number of shifts
Ready to start immediately
Plenty of Work Available There is a high demand for experienced Care Home Chefs in this area , with a large number of shifts available.
If you have good availability and are looking for regular agency work , this could be an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing shifts.
Care home chef experience is essential for this role.
Experienced working in a care home or similar healthcare environment
Confident preparing meals for large numbers of residents
Knowledgeable about special diets and dietary requirements
Reliable, punctual and professional
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Passionate about providing good-quality food
Available to work a good number of shifts
Ready to start immediately
Apply Today If you are an experienced Care Home Chef looking for immediate work, competitive rates and regular shifts , apply today and one of our recruitment advisors will contact you to discuss the opportunities available.
Cucumber Catering connecting experienced chefs with quality care-sector opportunities across the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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