About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home settings across Ellesmere Port and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for chefs who enjoy preparing fresh, nutritious meals and understand the important role food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and service.Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with service requirements.Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences wherever possible.Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBS Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef or Cook.Experience working in care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other high-volume catering environments.Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.Experience preparing meals for larger groups.An understanding of the nutritional requirements of older people.Experience catering for specialist dietary requirements and allergies.Strong organisational and time-management skills.The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.A flexible and reliable approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly rates of £15-24Flexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief chef assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced chef looking for flexible temporary work and enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
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We’re recruiting for Catering Assistant to earn up to £12.71 per hour. You will be supporting with f... We’re recruiting for Catering Assistant to earn up to £12.71 per hour. You will be supporting with food preparation, meal service, cleaning duties, and customer service while maintaining high food hygiene standards.Catering Assistant benefits: Weekly payFlexible shiftsImmediate startsOngoing temporary workOpportunity to work across a variety of school sites. Training is included to prepare you for this role. Catering Assistant role: Preparing and serving hot and cold food itemsSupporting chefs and kitchen teams during serviceServing customers and providing excellent customer serviceOperating tills and handling payments where requiredAssisting with hospitality functions, buffets and eventsMaintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygieneFollowing food safety and allergen legislationWorking effectively with kitchen and front of house teams Catering Assistant pay: £12.71 per hour.