3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To plan, prepare, and deliver high‑quality, 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.