Care Home Chef - Residential Care Setting Location: Cirencester | Salary: £14.41 per hour Hours: 38 hours per week | Shifts: 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm | Alternate weekends We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team in a well-respected residential care home in Cirencester. This is a rewarding opportunity for a professional with experience in care home catering, passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals for older people. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook well-balanced, nutritional meals for residents, including those with special dietary requirements Plan menus in line with nutritional guidelines and residents' preferences Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with Health & Safety and CQC regulations Manage food stock levels, ordering, and rotation Ensure meals are presented in an appetising and appropriate manner Requirements: Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a care home, healthcare, or similar catering environment Understanding of nutrition and dietary needs of older people Food Hygiene Level 2 (minimum) - Level 3 preferred Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organisational and time-management skills Knowledge of allergen management and special diets What We Offer: Competitive hourly rate of £14.41 per hour Permanent, secure role with 38 hours per week Consistent shift pattern: 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm, including alternate weekends Training and development opportunities If you're a Chef who takes pride in creating food that supports the health and wellbeing of older people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!