Care Home Relief Chef – Birmingham

Relief Chef – Residential Care Homes

Birmingham Area

Salary: £30,160 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Relief Chef to support a number of residential care homes across the Birmingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys variety in their role and is passionate about providing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.

The RoleAs a Relief Chef, you will provide cover across multiple sites, supporting kitchen teams during holidays, sickness, and other absences. You will play a key role in ensuring residents continue to receive excellent food and service standards at all times.

Duties include:

Preparing and cooking fresh meals for residents

Supporting and leading kitchen teams when required

Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

Completing food safety and compliance documentation

Assisting with stock control and ordering

Ensuring dietary requirements and nutritional needs are met

Covering Chef and Chef Manager absences across different locations

What We're Looking ForPrevious chef experience, ideally within care homes, healthcare, hospitality or contract catering

Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety regulations

Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different kitchen environments

Strong organisational and communication skills

A flexible approach to travel across the Birmingham area

A genuine passion for producing quality food and supporting residents' wellbeing

What's on Offer?£30,160 per annum

Varied role across multiple locations

Stable, permanent opportunity

Supportive management team

Ongoing training and development

If you're an experienced chef looking for a rewarding role with variety and responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for more information.