Chef – Residential Support Hostel

Location:Newcasle Upon Tyne Pay Rate: £16.89 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–5:00pm
Start Date: 20th April
Duration: 2–4 weeks (potential to extend)
Pay: Weekly, every Friday

We are recruiting an experienced Chef to work within a residential hostel within the Newcastle areathat supports adults as they transition back into the community. This role is vital in helping maintain a stable, supportive environment for residents.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals in line with dietary needs and service requirements.


• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.


• Manage stock levels, ordering, and kitchen organisation.


• Work professionally alongside support staff to ensure a calm and respectful environment.


• Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and safeguarding guidelines.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced Adults DBS Certificate (required prior to starting).


• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in residential, care, educational, or similar settings.


• Good understanding of food hygiene regulations (Level 2+ preferred).


• Ability to work independently and manage a small kitchen.


• Reliable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

If you have the right experience and are interested please call the Branch on 01325 528430 or apply now!