Care Home Chef - Elderly Care | Leigh-on-Sea MCG Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-respected elderly care provider in Leigh-on-Sea to recruit a passionate and reliable Chef for their warm and welcoming care home environment. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day—creating nutritious, comforting, and enjoyable meals that have a real impact on residents' wellbeing and quality of life. We're looking for a Chef who brings not only strong kitchen skills, but also compassion, consistency, and pride in delivering high-quality food within a care setting. What You'll Be Responsible For: Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for elderly residents Catering for specialist dietary requirements, allergies, and modified diets Planning balanced menus that promote health, wellbeing, and enjoyment Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety Managing stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation Ensuring meals are delivered on time and to a consistently high standard Working closely with care staff to support residents' individual needs Creating a positive, warm dining experience for residents every day What You'll Bring: Previous experience as a Chef in a care home, healthcare, or similar environment Knowledge of dietary requirements and nutritional needs within elderly care Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen compliance A calm, organised approach and ability to work independently Compassionate, patient, and resident-focused attitude Strong communication and teamwork skills Passion for delivering quality home-style cooking What You'll Get: Competitive salary Supportive and friendly working environment Hours 7am - 5pm 4 days a week Alternate weekends off Consistent working hours promoting work-life balance Ongoing training and development opportunities Pension scheme Paid holiday Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a caring community This is more than just a Chef role—it's a chance to bring comfort, enjoyment, and care to residents through great food every single day. If you're a passionate Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity in elderly care, MCG Recruitment would love to hear from you. MCG1