Agency Chef - Multiple Locations, UK

Agency Chef — UK Wide
Pay: £18.00–£25.00 per hour

Job Summary

Advantage Angels is seeking a dedicated and experienced Agency Chef to join our team, working flexibly across care homes and private hospitals UK-wide. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with leadership skills to contribute across a variety of healthcare settings. The Agency Chef will play a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards and delivering exceptional service to clients.

Duties

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food production and service delivery

• Prepare, cook, and present a variety of dishes according to organisational standards and client specifications

• Oversee food safety practices, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in line with health regulations

• Coordinate with clients to meet specific culinary requirements

• Ensure all food preparation adheres to organisational recipes and presentation standards

• Maintain a positive working environment that promotes teamwork and high performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production, cooking, or hospitality roles, preferably within restaurant or catering environments

• Level 3 Food Safety required

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices in hygiene and sanitation

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Competence in team management, motivating staff, and fostering a collaborative work environment

• Good understanding of culinary techniques across various cuisines

• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant sectors is highly desirable

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards

This role offers an engaging environment for culinary professionals eager to showcase their skills while leading teams towards excellence. We value dedication, creativity, and professionalism in our team members.

An enhanced DBS will be needed for this role, which can be covered by the company if you do not hold a transferable online DBS.

Work Location: In person, UK-wide, Multiple Locations