Care Home Chef

JR United Kingdom; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Care Home Chef for a residential facility in Castle Douglas. You will prepare nutritious meals, adapt menus to dietary needs, and manage kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates have prior care home experience and must provide their own PPE. Pay is £17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care home kitchen.
• Ability to prepare meals accommodating medical, dietary, cultural, or religious needs.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and balanced meals in consultation with residents.
• Adapt menus to meet individual dietary needs and medical conditions.
• Manage kitchen stock levels and order supplies.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in care home kitchen

Meal preparation for dietary needs

Knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Time management in busy environment

Job description

KPI Recruiting is currently seeking an experienced Care Home Chef to support a residential care facility in Castle Douglas (DG7). This position offers daytime hours from 08:00 AM to 17:00 PM, with occasional shifts extending to 18:00 PM.

As a Care Home Chef, your responsibilities will include preparing nutritious and balanced meals in consultation with residents and care staff. You will need to adapt menus to meet individual dietary needs and medical conditions, including dysphagia, food allergies, and other health-related restrictions, while considering cultural and religious dietary requirements.

Additional duties involve managing kitchen stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Requirements for the role include:

• Previous experience working in a care home kitchen
• Ability to prepare meals accommodating medical, dietary, cultural, or religious needs
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a busy environment

Applicants must provide their own PPE, including:

• Chef whites
• Non-slip shoes

Pay and Leave Details:

• £17.50 per hour

Interested candidates should call our Glasgow branch and ask for Mick at 0141 732 9522.

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Please note that due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.