Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire. You’ll bring your culinary expertise, compassion, and adaptability to create delicious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ individual needs and enhance their wellbeing. What You’ll Do: * Prepare and serve a range of fresh, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ care plans. * Follow IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines when preparing textured-modified diets. * Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions. * Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation. * Adapt quickly to new environments and work collaboratively with care teams. What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience as a chef or cook in care homes or healthcare settings. * Strong knowledge of IDDSI standards, nutrition, and elderly dietary needs. * Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification (essential). * Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills. * Flexible and able to travel across multiple locations. Why Join Us: * Competitive pay rates. * Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. * Variety of assignments across care homes and healthcare environments. * Supportive team and ongoing opportunities for development