Location: Shrewsbury
Pay Rate: £15.68 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Role Type: Head Cook / Lead Chef
Sector: Independent Care Home
13th October Ongoing
Experienced Temp Head Cook Opportunity in Shrewsbury Care Home
We're looking for a reliable, compassionate, and experienced temporary head cook to join an established, independent care home in Shrewsbury. If you're passionate about delivering nutritious, well-presented meals and committed to high standards of kitchen hygiene, we'd love to hear from you.
About This Temp Head Cook Role
As the head cook, you will oversee the daily kitchen operations and ensure the dietary needs of all residents are met with fresh, wholesome food. You'll work alongside support staff and play a key part in creating a safe, enjoyable environment for both colleagues and residents.
Key Responsibilities – Care Home Head Cook
* Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences
* Oversee the smooth running of the kitchen during your shifts
* Ensure strict compliance with food hygiene, safety, and allergen regulations
* Lead and support junior kitchen staff, ensuring consistent, high-quality service
* Manage stock rotation, orders, and portion control efficiently
* Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment
* Communicate effectively with care home management and resident care teams
What We're Looking For – Ideal Candidate Profile
* Minimum 4 years' experience working in fresh food kitchens, ideally with leadership or supervisory exposure
* Level 2 Food Hygiene and Level 2 Allergen Awareness certificates (essential)
* Previous care sector or nursing home kitchen experience is highly desirable
* Excellent knowledge of food safety standards and allergen procedures
* Professional, reliable, and adaptable to changing daily needs
* Strong communication and people skills
* DBS checked candidates are preferred (can be processed if required)
Why Work As a Temp Head Cook with Us?
* Excellent hourly pay of £15.68 per hour – paid weekly, including holiday pay
* Flexible, temporary contracts to suit your availability
* Immediate start available (pending compliance checks)
* Supportive team environment backed by an agency run by experienced chefs
* Opportunity to make a real difference in residents' daily lives
* Exposure to diverse roles in the hospitality sector with future assignments available
Application Process – Temp Head Cook Shrewsbury
If you are an experienced chef or head cook searching for a fulfilling, temporary position in an independent care home, please submit your application today. Our specialist consultants will be in touch to guide you through the quick and straightforward hiring process.
Join us and bring your kitchen leadership skills to a welcoming care setting in Shrewsbury – apply now and make a real difference, one plate at a time