Care Home Chef - ROTHERWOOD RECRUITMENT (2020) LIMITED : Job Details

Care Home Chef

Location: Shipley & Keighley

Salary: £14.54 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, day shifts

Contract: Full-time

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Chef/Cook with at least 1 year of experience
• Experience preparing nutritionally balanced meals to a high standard
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to travel between sites (approx. 50% of the time)
• Reliable and able to commute to Shipley or relocate prior to starting

Desirable:

• NVQ or equivalent catering qualification
• Experience with menu planning and kitchen audits

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Care Home Chef to join our team across our nursing homes in Shipley and Keighley. You will work across multiple kitchens to provide high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing meals according to menus in a timely and hygienic manner
• Maintaining clean and organised kitchen stations and equipment
• Assisting with menu planning, weekly food orders, and kitchen audits
• Ensuring meals are varied, exciting, and meet nutritional standards
• Supporting the smooth running of kitchen operations and service delivery

This role offers a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality positions, with regular day shifts and a structured 40-hour week.

Benefits

• Free uniform
• Free meals on shift
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Store discounts
• Enhanced DBS check

Compliance

All offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and references.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced chef with a passion for creating high-quality, nutritious meals in a care environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our supportive team across Shipley and Keighley.