Company: OCTAVE RECRUITMENT LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £16.00 per hour
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our team, delivering high-quality meals within a supportive care environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by preparing nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals for adults with a wide range of support needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and complex physical health needs.
Location: Sheepwash Lane, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1RA
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm (Closed on Bank Holidays)
Key Responsibilities:- Plan, prepare, and serve meals that meet a variety of dietary and cultural requirements
- Ensure all food is produced on time, meets portion standards, and is attractively presented
- Create light bites, snacks, and refreshments tailored to service needs
- Prepare specialist meals (e.g., soft diets, allergen-free, diabetic, fortified meals) following guidance
- Work closely with staff to ensure meals align with individual care and support plans
Stock & Kitchen Management:- Order food and supplies within budget, monitoring stock levels to minimise waste
- Maintain accurate records (stock rotation, temperature logs, due diligence checks)
- Check deliveries and ensure safe, compliant storage of all food items
Food Safety & Hygiene:- Maintain exceptional cleanliness across all kitchen areas and equipment
- Follow Safer Food, Better Business guidelines and food hygiene legislation
- Carry out and record routine checks (temperatures, cleaning schedules, hazard reports)
- Ensure safe use of equipment and report faults promptly
What We’re Looking For- Previous experience as a Chef, ideally within a care or community setting
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to cater for a range of dietary needs
- Organised, reliable, and able to work independently
- A caring and compassionate approach
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking for work-life balance, with daytime hours and no weekend or bank holiday work, while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Interested? Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
