At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare nutritious meals for elderly residents in care homes while ensuring high food safety standards.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to quality care and culinary excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and ongoing support from our recruitment team.
- Other info: Immediate starts available with opportunities across various care home settings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills and passion.
- Qualifications: Experience as a chef, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Agency Care Home Chef – Temporary Shifts – Ripon
Location: Ripon
Role Type: Temporary / Agency
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts & Weekend Shifts
Expected Hours: Flexible / Ad Hoc Hours Available
We are seeking skilled and dynamic Agency Care Home Chefs to join our growing team supporting care homes and healthcare settings across Ripon. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced chefs who are passionate about delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for elderly and vulnerable residents while working within professional care environments.
The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary expertise, excellent food safety knowledge, and experience managing kitchen operations in fast-paced settings. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and resident satisfaction. We are looking for reliable, flexible, and professional chefs who can adapt to various care home settings and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning, preparing, and cooking meals for care home residents
- Preparing IDDSI modified meals in line with dietary and swallowing requirements
- Overseeing daily food preparation and cooking activities while ensuring consistency and quality
- Supervising kitchen staff, providing support, guidance, and leadership where required
- Managing food production schedules to meet service demands efficiently
- Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and FSA requirements
- Monitoring stock levels, managing inventory, and minimising food waste
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
- Completing kitchen documentation, temperature checks, and food safety records accurately
- Supporting hospitality service and maintaining a professional approach at all times
- Working collaboratively with care home staff to support residents’ dietary and nutritional needs
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Chef, Care Home Chef, or Agency Chef preferred
- Experience within healthcare, care home, catering, or hospitality environments desirable
- Strong knowledge of food production, preparation, and cooking techniques
- Knowledge and experience preparing IDDSI modified food essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required
- IDDSI Modified Food Training Certificate required
- Good understanding of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices
- Previous kitchen supervision or leadership experience preferred
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Professional, reliable, and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced kitchen environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay rates
- Flexible temporary and ad hoc shifts
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Opportunity to work across a variety of care home settings
- Supportive and professional working environments
- Regular weekday and weekend shifts available
- Immediate starts available
If you are an experienced Care Home Chef looking for flexible temporary opportunities across Ripon, we would love to hear from you.
Agency Chef in Ripon employer: MEDAXISTALENT LTD
Join our team as an Agency Care Home Chef in Ripon, where we prioritise a supportive and professional work culture that values your culinary skills and dedication to serving vulnerable residents. Enjoy competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, and the opportunity to work across various care home settings, all while receiving ongoing support from our dedicated recruitment team. This role not only allows you to showcase your expertise in food preparation but also offers a chance for personal growth and development within a meaningful and rewarding environment.
