Relief Chef – Birmingham

Company: Quest Employment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Relief Chef – Residential Care HomesBirmingham Area

Salary: £30,160 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Relief Chef to support a number of residential care homes across the Birmingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys variety in their role and is passionate about providing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.

The Role

As a Relief Chef, you will provide cover across multiple sites, supporting kitchen teams during holidays, sickness, and other absences. You will play a key role in ensuring residents continue to receive excellent food and service standards at all times.

Duties include:

  • Preparing and cooking fresh meals for residents

  • Supporting and leading kitchen teams when required

  • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

  • Completing food safety and compliance documentation

  • Assisting with stock control and ordering

  • Ensuring dietary requirements and nutritional needs are met

  • Covering Chef and Chef Manager absences across different locations

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous chef experience, ideally within care homes, healthcare, hospitality or contract catering

  • Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety regulations

  • Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different kitchen environments

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • A flexible approach to travel across the Birmingham area

  • A genuine passion for producing quality food and supporting residents’ wellbeing

What’s on Offer?

  • £30,160 per annum

  • Varied role across multiple locations

  • Stable, permanent opportunity

  • Supportive management team

  • Ongoing training and development

If you’re an experienced chef looking for a rewarding role with variety and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for more information.

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Posted: June 8th, 2026