Chef Roles Available - Middlesbrough (Care Homes) £16.00 - £19.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Better Work-Life Balance Are you a passionate chef ready to move away from the fast-paced restaurant scene? Looking for a role with more stability, flexibility, and purpose? Join our team and bring your culinary skills to care homes across Middlesbrough, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents' health, wellbeing, and quality of life. FREE Enhanced DBS provided As a care home chef, you'll have the opportunity to cook with purpose-creating meals that truly make a difference. You will: Prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals tailored to residents' needs Cater for dietary requirements, allergies, and specialised nutrition plans Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment Deliver high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation What We're Looking For Essential: Enhanced Adult DBS (or willingness to apply - we'll cover the cost) Food Hygiene & Health and Safety certifications At least 1 year of chef/cook experience Knowledge of kitchen safety and manual handling A caring, patient, and reliable attitude Strong communication and teamwork skills Desirable Qualifications NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 Level 3 Food Safety Culinary qualifications (BTEC, HND, or equivalent ) Why Work With Us? Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle Full-time and part-time opportunities available Paid holidays & company pension On-site parking at many locations Access to the Blue Arrow App to manage your work schedule Supportive, friendly team environment Meaningful work making a real difference every day A More Rewarding Way to Cook This is more than just a chef role-it's your chance to: Enjoy a healthier work-life balance Work in a structured, supportive setting Build meaningful connections with residents Use your skills to positively impact lives Apply today and our Catering team will be in touch to help you get started! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.