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Nexgen Locum are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef to support our client in Somerset.

We have a number of shifts available urgently and are looking for a reliable and experienced Chef who can provide high-quality meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification essential
• Previous experience working as a Chef
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS desirable

Shift Details:

9:00am 6:00pm

August:
• 13th
• 14th
• 17th
• 22nd
• 23rd
• 24th
• 27th
• 31st

September:
• 1st
• 15th
• 26th
• 27th
• 29th
• 30th

October:
• 1st
• 2nd

There are multiple shifts available, so candidates do not need to be available for every date.

If you're a qualified Chef looking for additional shifts in Somerset, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Nexgen Locum team for more information.

Romford Care Centre are recuiting a Bank Chef to join their friendly care home based in Ilford Essex,

Duties include

• To oversee staff in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly.
• To ensure the standards, cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen area and associated equipment.
• To be responsible for the adherence to the standard operating procedure of equipment and proper use and to meet Health and Safety Regulations and other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.
• To be responsible for the cost control procedures and cost effectiveness.
• To prepare and review menus in conjunction with the General Manager.
• To understand the importance of providing the appropriate diets and special dietary needs.
• To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits:

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions is encouraged
• Comprehensive induction
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus

• Parking available on site

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and reliable Chef / Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our culinary team. This role is ideal for an experienced chef who takes pride in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals. Whether your background is in fast-paced a-la-carte dining or the rewarding environment of health and social care, your culinary expertise will ensure our service users and guests receive an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Service: Standardize, prepare, and cook high-quality dishes according to the required dietary needs or menu specifications.

• Menu Planning: Assist in designing and executing engaging menus (including a-la-carte or specialized dietary menus where required).

• Kitchen Operations: Manage daily section tasks, ensuring prep work is completed efficiently and food waste is minimized.

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP), ensuring the kitchen, equipment, and utensils are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness.

• Stock Management: Assist with stock control, rotation (FIFO), and correct storage of ingredients.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of professional chef experience within the UK is essential.

• Proven experience working as a Chef, Chef de Partie (CDP), or A-la-carte Chef.

Background (Preferred)

• Experience working as a Chef within a Care Home environment is highly desirable.

• Alternatively, solid experience as an A-la-carte Chef within any culinary sector in the UK.

Location: Cawston, Near Norwich, Norfolk
Pay: £13.50 Per Hour
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Chef on behalf of a highly regarded, award-winning, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich click apply for full job details

Part-Time Chef Residential Care Home

Location: Hayling Island
Salary: £14.76 per hour
Hours: 24 or 36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Friday to Sunday flexible shift patterns available to suit either contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Time Chef to join a reputable residential care home in Hayling Island, preparing fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals for approximately 40 elderly residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys creating traditional, home-style cuisine and takes pride in providing meals that are both nutritious and tailored to individual dietary requirements.

You will be responsible for planning and preparing daily meals while ensuring residents receive a varied, balanced and enjoyable dining experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for approximately 40 residents.
• Creating menus that include traditional and familiar dishes.
• Catering for a range of dietary requirements, allergies and individual preferences.
• Ensuring meals are presented to a high standard.
• Managing food stock, ordering and budgeting effectively.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Following all relevant food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Working closely with care staff to understand residents' dietary needs.
• Minimising food waste while maintaining quality and variety.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Chef, ideally within a residential care, nursing home or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of traditional British/home-style cuisine.
• Experience catering for specific dietary requirements and allergies.
• Strong understanding of Food Hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Experience with menu planning, stock control and budgeting.
• A genuine passion for preparing quality, nutritious meals.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A caring and considerate approach to working with elderly residents.

• £14.76 per hour
• Choice of 24 or 36 hours per week
• Friday Sunday shift pattern
• Reputable residential care home
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' daily lives
• Stable, permanent part-time position

If you are an experienced Chef looking for a part-time opportunity where your cooking can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for almost 120 years. Today we have five homes, four in the London Borough of Bromley, and one in Dulwich and pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents.

We now have a new and exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join our team at Willett Hou click apply for full job details

£37,440 Residential Care Home Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting for a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen within a welcoming residential care home in Chelmsford (CM2).

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chef with strong leadership skills who is passionate about delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while managing click apply for full job details

Job Title: Chef Manager

Location: Nettleham, Lincolnshire (LN2)

Salary: £35,360 per annum (£17.00/hr)

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are recruiting a proactive Chef Manager to take full operational ownership of the catering service within a residential care home in the LN2 area click apply for full job details

Could you be part of our team?

Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team based in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, on a part-time, permanent basis.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Catering Assistant, we will offer you: -

• £13:45 per hour
• 21 hours per week, working shifts over average 3.5 days per week on a 2-week rolling rota (example)
  • 11:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat and Sun
  • Week 2 - Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing paid training and personal development
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland

What we re looking for in our Catering Assistant:

You will keep a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining room areas, carry out all cleaning duties as outlined in the development-cleaning schedule, help with basic food preparation, serve meals to tenants and when necessary, assist escorting tenants to the dining room.

Catering Assistant Skills and Experience:

This role requires you to have the ability to work as part of a team and have customer service skills. You should also have or be willing to attain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 3rd September 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Catering Assistant and you d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we d like to hear from you - Click apply now!

We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise themselves with the role and the duties involved.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

No Agencies Please!

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and committed to our people and the values that we all share.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)

Woodlands Care Centre are seeking an Assistant Chef to join their friendly kitchen team based in Cambridge.

Duties include

• To support the Head Chef in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly.
• To ensure the standards, cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen area and associated equipment.
• To be responsible for the adherence to the standard operating procedure of equipment and proper use and to meet Health and Safety Regulations and other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.
• To be responsible for the cost control procedures and cost effectiveness.
• To prepare and review menus in conjunction with the General Manager.
• To understand the importance of providing the appropriate diets and special dietary needs.
• To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the General Manager.

Benefits:

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions is encouraged
• Comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus

• Parking available on site

Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let s get started!

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