Overview
Reference
Chef Salary
£17 - £18/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Golders Green Job Type
Temporary Posted
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Job Title: Temporary Chef – Jewish Care Home
Location: Golders Green
Pay Rate: £17–£19 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Flexible shifts
Enhanced DBS required
We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs for flexible, temporary work within a Jewish Care Home. This role is ideal for chefs who have knowledge and experience of kosher food preparation and are looking for short-term or ad-hoc shifts in a care setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals in accordance with kosher dietary laws
2. Ensure strict separation of meat and dairy and adherence to kosher kitchen procedures
3. Cater for special dietary requirements, including allergens and texture-modified diets
4. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
5. Work closely with care and kitchen teams to support residents’ wellbeing
6. Ensure meals are delivered on time and to a consistently high standard
Requirements
7. Proven experience as a Chef or Cook
8. Good understanding of kosher food preparation (essential)
9. Experience in care homes, hospitals, or similar environments preferred
10. Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
11. Enhanced DBS (required or willingness to obtain)
12. Flexible availability for temporary shifts, including weekends
13. Reliable, respectful, and compassionate approach
What We Offer
14. Competitive pay of £17–£19 per hour
15. Flexible, temporary work to suit your availability
16. Supportive working environment
17. Opportunity to make a positive difference in a care community
If you are a chef with kosher food knowledge looking for flexible temporary work, we would love to hear from you.