Chef

The role of a care home Chef is to plan and prepare an array of meal options that suit the dietary needs and choice of the residents.

As well as planning and preparing the meals, you may be responsible for managing and ordering supplies, menu creation, and ensuring the kitchen and equipment meets health & safety standards.

A care home Chef will need to know how to adapt meals and make them suitable for residents with different dietary needs and be skilled at creating healthy, balanced meals for everyone.

This role will require previous experience and a relevant qualification in food preparation and cooking.

Typical duties may include:

• Liaising with colleagues and management to ensure that nutritional needs are met
• Ordering of supplies
• Keeping accurate records of food/supplies delivered
• Ensuring the kitchen area meets health & safety standards
• Managing kitchen staff rotas
• Creating a menu with a variety of options to suit all residents needs and choices
• Managing a budget
• Cooking a variety of meals for residents

The ideal Chef will:

• Have previous Chef experience
• Have a qualification in food preparation and cooking
• Be organised
• Be capable of overseeing a team

Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Annual leave
• Full training and support
• Employee referral scheme
• Opportunities to progress in your career

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***Please note; a DBS will be sought upon conditional offer of employment***