Kitchen Chef

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Kitchen Chef to join our catering team, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in care homes. You will play a vital role in ensuring residents’ dietary and nutritional needs are met, while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. This role is ideal for an experienced chef with a passion for cooking and the ability to adapt meals for specialist diets within a healthcare environment. About the Role Meal Preparation & Cooking Prepare and cook a variety of meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, including special diets (e.g. IDDSI texture-modified diets, diabetic, allergy-specific). Ensure meals are balanced, well-presented, and meet portion requirements. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised kitchen at all times. Adhere to food hygiene, infection control, and health & safety standards. Manage stock levels, monitor supplies, and support with ordering. Work alongside care and management teams to ensure all nutritional requirements are met. Support, mentor, or oversee kitchen assistants and catering staff when required. Compliance & Documentation Complete all required kitchen records (temperature logs, cleaning schedules, compliance forms). Follow company policies, environmental health regulations, and care sector standards. Qualifications & Experience Required: Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety (including IDDSI training) Basic Health & Safety training Professional cooking experience in a care home, healthcare, education, or hospitality setting Preferred (Training Provided if Needed): Experience with care sector dietary requirements Personal Qualities Passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals Reliable, well-organised, and able to work independently Adaptable to different dietary requirements and menu changes Strong teamwork and communication skills Salary & Benefits Flexible shift patterns across multiple care homes in Hampshire Support with further professional development Potential progression into a permanent role with our client, depending on performance and demonstrated potential #J-18808-Ljbffr Gurkha Services Ltd