Chef
About this role
Chef (Relief/Bank) – The Meadow, Muswell Hill (Flexible Hours)
Presented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of MHA
Role Overview
Position: Chef (Relief/Bank) — Permanent, Flexible Hours
Location: The Meadow, Muswell Hill, London (N10 1PL)
Hours: Relief / Bank hours (flexible to fit around your lifestyle and other commitments)
Pay Rate: £17.33 per hour
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with MHA to recruit a skilled and motivated Chef (Relief/Bank) for The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill.
The Meadow is a warm, friendly, and inclusive home where great food plays a central role in residents' health, wellbeing, and daily enjoyment. If you are a culinary professional looking for a flexible relief role where your cooking can make a direct, positive impact in a values-driven home, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, appealing meals for residents, visitors, and staff, catering to individual dietary needs and cultural preferences (including dementia-friendly options).
Menu Planning & Management: Collaborate with the Home Manager to plan balanced menus that respect personal choice and dignity.
Kitchen Safety & Hygiene: Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and HACCP requirements, maintaining immaculate kitchen cleanliness and accurate records.
Stock & Team Oversight: Manage food stocks, ordering, and budgets effectively while supporting and supervising kitchen assistants.
What You Will Bring
Catering Experience: Previous experience cooking in a care, hospitality, restaurant, or pub environment.
Food Safety Knowledge: A strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles (relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 are desirable).
Personal Qualities: An organised, reliable, and flexible approach, with a genuine sensitivity to the nutritional and social needs of older people.
Proximity: Ideally living within approximately 15 miles of Muswell Hill for a manageable and balanced commute.
Why Apply Through Us?
Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency connects you directly with trusted, values-driven organisations like MHA.
Benefits provided by MHA include:
Highly competitive hourly rate of £17.33
28 days holiday (pro-rata based on hours worked) and an option to buy annual leave
Strong pension scheme and life assurance
Free DBS checks and company uniform (where applicable)
Access to employee discounts (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app) and confidential counselling support
Full induction, ongoing training, and clear career development opportunities