Chef

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To plan prepare and deliver highquality nutritious and appetising meals that meet the diverse dietary needs of adults receiving support including individuals with dementia learning disabilities autism mental health conditions and complex physical health needs. The postholder will ensure safe efficient kitchen operations maintain excellent hygiene standards and work collaboratively with staff to promote dignity choice and wellbeing for all service users.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Plan prepare and cook balanced and appealing meals that meet the nutritional needs of adults with varying support requirements.
Ensure all meals are produced on time consistently portioned and attractively presented.
Prepare light bites snacks and refreshments in line with daily service requirements.
Create customised meals for individuals with special dietary needs (e.g. soft diets allergies diabetic meals cultural diets fortified meals).
Work with support staff to ensure meals align with personal support plans and health needs.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience working as a Cook Chef or Catering Supervisor in a care education healthcare or similar setting.

Essential Qualifications Required

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (essential).
Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene or willingness to work towards it (desirable).

Additional information to note

Working hours: 30 hours per week
We work on Bi weekly payment schedule

The role closes on 2^nd April 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

Plan prepare and serve nutritious balanced and appealing meals that meet the dietary needs of adults with a wide range of support requirements including dementia learning disabilities autism mental health conditions and complex physical health needs

Required Education:

3 months contract with a local authority Job PurposeTo plan prepare and deliver highquality nutritious and appetising meals that meet the diverse dietary needs of adults receiving support including individuals with dementia learning disabilities autism mental health conditions and complex physical ...

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To plan prepare and deliver highquality nutritious and appetising meals that meet the diverse dietary needs of adults receiving support including individuals with dementia learning disabilities autism mental health conditions and complex physical health needs. The postholder will ensure safe efficient kitchen operations maintain excellent hygiene standards and work collaboratively with staff to promote dignity choice and wellbeing for all service users.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Plan prepare and cook balanced and appealing meals that meet the nutritional needs of adults with varying support requirements.
Ensure all meals are produced on time consistently portioned and attractively presented.
Prepare light bites snacks and refreshments in line with daily service requirements.
Create customised meals for individuals with special dietary needs (e.g. soft diets allergies diabetic meals cultural diets fortified meals).
Work with support staff to ensure meals align with personal support plans and health needs.

Essential Experience Required