Chef/Kitchen Assistant in a care setting

Would you enjoy preparing delicious, nutritious meals while supporting residents in residential or nursing homes? At iSource Recruitment, were recruiting for Chef / Kitchen Assistant roles within care settings that truly value both quality and compassion.

Why This Role Is Important

You'll play a vital role in delivering balanced meals tailored to residents dietary needs, including those with allergies, cultural requirements, or medical conditions such as dysphagia. This position supports both resident wellbeing and overall care home operations.

Core Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Head Chef or Cook to prepare healthy, balanced meals according to resident preferences and dietary requirements.

Assist in preparing special diets (e.g. soft, diabetic-friendly) as directed.

Support with plating and serving meals in a timely manner, observing resident choice and portion control.

Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, oversee cleaning schedules, pot washing, and equipment maintenance in line with COSHH and hygiene standards.

Manage stock levels, replenish supplies, and minimise food waste through efficient stock control systems.

Record food temperatures, note any issues, and escalate concerns to supervising staff promptly.

Ideal Applicant Will Be

Caring, respectful, and reliable, with a focus on serving vulnerable residents with dignity.

Familiar with kitchen safety and food hygiene best practices, ideally holding or willing to work toward a food hygiene certificate.

Comfortable handling physical kitchen tasks prepping, dishwashing, cleaning, and serving under routine conditions.

Able to work well within a team or independently, manage multiple tasks, and react calmly under pressure.

Attentive to detail, with a proactive approach to hygiene and food standards (CQC/COSHH).

Why Work with iSource Recruitment?

Roles available across care home kitchens, community settings, and supported living environments.

Friendly induction and training provided many employers support additional qualifications depending on the role.

Shift flexibility including part-time, full-time, weekends, and bank holidays.

Opportunities for professional growth and development in the healthcare sector.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short introduction to Louisa at iSource Recruitment, indicating your relevant experience and availability. If you lack formal experience but have a passion for supporting care settings, wed still love to hear from you.

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Join us in delivering excellent meals and heartfelt nourishment every day. At iSource Recruitment, you're more than kitchen support you're part of a team that cares.