Care Home Chef – Yorkshire
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £16–£18 per hour
Job Type: Chef – Care Home
Experience: Care home or healthcare catering experience preferred
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Chef to join the kitchen team at a care home in Yorkshire. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented meals that meet the individual dietary and nutritional needs of residents.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) and hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents in accordance with menus and dietary requirements.
- Prepare meals suitable for different dietary needs, including texture-modified diets in line with IDDSI guidelines.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Ensure meals are prepared, cooked and stored to the required standards.
- Cater for allergies, intolerances and specific nutritional requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
- Work closely with care staff and management to ensure residents' dietary needs are met.
- Monitor stock levels and minimise food waste.
- Complete relevant kitchen and food safety records.
- Provide a friendly, professional service and maintain high standards of care-home catering.
Requirements
- Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification – essential.
- IDDSI knowledge/experience – essential.
- Valid Enhanced DBS
- Previous professional Chef experience.
- Experience working in a care home, nursing home or healthcare setting is desirable.
- Good knowledge of food safety and allergen requirements.
- Ability to follow menus, recipes and dietary instructions accurately.
- Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- A caring and professional approach to working with elderly and vulnerable residents.
What We Offer
- £16–£18 per hour, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive care-home environment.
- Regular work and the opportunity for ongoing employment.
- A rewarding role where your cooking directly contributes to residents' wellbeing and quality of life.
If you are an experienced Chef with IDDSI knowledge certificates and Food Hygiene Level 2, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: This position is only open to candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK. Applicants must hold a valid UK work visa/status and be eligible to work without requiring visa sponsorship.
Care Home Chef in Malton employer: MEDAXISTALENT LTD
Join our dedicated team as a Care Home Chef in Malton, North Yorkshire, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents through nutritious and delicious meals. We offer a supportive work environment with competitive pay rates of £16–£18 per hour, along with opportunities for ongoing employment and professional growth in the healthcare catering sector. Your culinary skills will not only be valued but will also make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our elderly residents.
