Chef

Job Description‍ RADAAS Ltd – Hiring Now: Chef (Southampton – Swanwick Secure Home)RADAAS Ltd is recruiting an experienced Chef for a secure children’s home in Swanwick, Southampton. This is a meaningful role preparing safe, healthy, and nutritious meals for young people aged 11–17 with varied dietary needs. LocationSwanwick Secure Home, Southampton Contract TypeTemporary Pay Rate£14.90 per hour Role OverviewYou will prepare balanced meals, manage dietary requirements, and ensure the highest levels of food hygiene and safety.Supporting the Chef Manager, you will also help plan menus, manage stock, and maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare nutritious meals and oversee daily kitchen operationsSupervise catering assistants and allocate daily tasksCollaborate with the Home Manager and care teamOrder food stock, manage budgets, and check deliveriesEnsure all meals meet dietary, allergy, and IDDSI guidelinesMaintain food hygiene, safety compliance, and complete recordsSupport with special events (birthdays, Christmas, theme days)Keep kitchen equipment safe and report any faultsMaintain high cleanliness standards and encourage recyclingShow compassion toward residents and attend relevant meetingsDeputies for the Chef Manager when requiredWork flexibly to cover holidays and sickness Essential RequirementsLevel 2 Food & Cooking (or equivalent)Level 2 Food Safety (or willing to complete within 3 months)Allergen awarenessEnhanced Child & Adult DBSUnderstanding of responsibilities when caring for vulnerable young peopleDesirable:Level 2/3 in Diet & Nutrition#RADAAS #HealthcareRecruitment #ChefJobsUK #SouthamptonJobs #CateringJobs #SecureHomeJobs #UKJobs #HiringNow #CommunitySupport #YoungPeopleSupport #CateringProfessionals #FoodSafety #AgencyJobsUK