Chef – Elderly Residential Care Location: Southend-on-Sea Salary: £16.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Are you a passionate culinary professional dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through wholesome, nourishing food? We are currently seeking a compassionate Chef to join a warm and dedicated care team in Southend-on-Sea. In this pivotal role, you will lead the kitchen in providing high-quality, balanced meals tailored to the individual dietary, cultural, and medical needs of residents within a person-centred healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Nutritional Care: Plan and prepare nutritious, well-balanced menu options that cater to specific dietary requirements, including modified textures, diabetic diets, and personal preferences. Person-Centred Dining: Engage with residents to understand their personal tastes and dining feedback, creating culinary experiences that bring comfort and dignity to daily life. Kitchen Governance: Maintain exceptional standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and safety in compliance with CQC regulations, Food Safety Standards, and HACCP guidelines. Stock Management: Manage kitchen inventory, order quality supplies within allocated budgets, and minimize wastage while ensuring fresh produce is consistently utilized. Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor kitchen assistants, fostering a collaborative, respectful, and supportive environment focused on compassionate service delivery. Key Benefits Competitive Pay: £16.00 per hour with reliable shift patterns. Professional Growth: Access to fully funded training, specialized dietary development programs, and continuous career progression opportunities. Supportive Environment: Work within an inclusive, values-driven team that prioritizes both resident well-being and employee wellness. Work-Life Balance: Structured shift routines designed to support a healthy balance outside of work. Pension & Perks: Company pension contribution, generous paid annual leave, and an employee assistance program offering confidential health and well-being support. Our Promise At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP
