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£16 - £19 per hour

Chef Roles Available - Middlesbrough (Care Homes)

£16.00 - £19.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Better Work-Life Balance

Are you a passionate chef ready to move away from the fast-paced restaurant scene? Looking for a role with more stability, flexibility, and purpose?

Join our team and bring your culinary skills to care homes across Middlesbrough, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents' health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

FREE Enhanced DBS provided

As a care home chef, you'll have the opportunity to cook with purpose-creating meals that truly make a difference.

You will:

  • Prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals tailored to residents' needs
  • Cater for dietary requirements, allergies, and specialised nutrition plans
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
  • Deliver high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Enhanced Adult DBS (or willingness to apply - we'll cover the cost)
  • Food Hygiene & Health and Safety certifications
  • At least 1 year of chef/cook experience
  • Knowledge of kitchen safety and manual handling
  • A caring, patient, and reliable attitude
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery
  • City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2
  • Level 3 Food Safety
  • Culinary qualifications (BTEC, HND, or equivalent )

Why Work With Us?

  • Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Paid holidays & company pension
  • On-site parking at many locations
  • Access to the Blue Arrow App to manage your work schedule
  • Supportive, friendly team environment
  • Meaningful work making a real difference every day

A More Rewarding Way to Cook

This is more than just a chef role-it's your chance to:

  • Enjoy a healthier work-life balance
  • Work in a structured, supportive setting
  • Build meaningful connections with residents
  • Use your skills to positively impact lives

Apply today and our Catering team will be in touch to help you get started!

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Vacancy posted 21 hours ago
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