Care Home Chef

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting are seeking a Care Home Chef based in Bognor Regis to join our client’s team. You will plan, prepare, and present nutritious meals for residents including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, with varied start times and an average of 8 hours per day across 5 out of 7 days.

Essential requirements include experience as a Chef/Cook, knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards, capability to cater for dietary needs of older people, and Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or Catering Professional
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and food safety standards
• Experience preparing meals for large groups
• Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people
• Ability to cater for specialist dietary needs and allergies
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Enhanced DBS

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present balanced, nutritious meals for residents
• Produce breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with service schedules
• Cater for special dietary requirements, including diabetic, vegetarian, vegan, allergy-sensitive, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets
• Ensure meals are appealing, varied, and tailored to residents' preferences where possible
• Monitor food quality and presentation standards at all times
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP procedures, and Environmental Health requirements
• Carry out and record daily temperature checks for food storage and cooking
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and documentation
• Ensure safe storage of food products and chemicals
• Follow all company policies relating to health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding

Job description

KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Care Home Chef for our client based in Bognor Regis.

The hours and days as a Care Home Chef are:

• 5 out of 7 days per week
• Varied start and finish times (average 8 hours per day)

The rate of pay as a Care Home Chef is:

• £15.00 p/h

Key Responsibilities as a Care Home Chef:

Food Preparation & Service:

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present balanced, nutritious meals for residents
• Produce breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with service schedules
• Cater for special dietary requirements, including diabetic, vegetarian, vegan, allergy-sensitive, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets
• Ensure meals are appealing, varied, and tailored to residents' preferences where possible
• Monitor food quality and presentation standards at all times

Compliance & Food Safety:

• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP procedures, and Environmental Health requirements
• Carry out and record daily temperature checks for food storage and cooking
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and documentation
• Ensure safe storage of food products and chemicals
• Follow all company policies relating to health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding

Essential Requirements needed as a Care Home Chef:

• Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or Catering Professional
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and food safety standards
• Experience preparing meals for large groups
• Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people
• Ability to cater for specialist dietary needs and allergies
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Enhanced DBS