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 Role

As 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 For

• Previous 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.