Care Home Chef

Centurionstaunch; Milton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a skilled Care Home Chef to prepare nutritious, home-style meals in Milton, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate and experience in care settings, ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. Responsibilities include planning balanced meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This role requires an understanding of texture-modified and special diets. Apply now to join a dedicated team focused on resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and skilled in preparing home-style meals.
• Experience in care homes or large-scale catering required.
• Understanding of special diets and texture-modified foods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced meals for residents.
• Adapt menus to meet cultural and medical dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and manage kitchen budgets.

Skills

Compassionate and resident-focused

Excellent time management

Multitasking skills

Team player

Leadership ability

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery/Catering

Dementia Awareness Training

Basic First Aid

Job description

Centurion Staunch Innovative Solutions Ltd | Temporary

Care Home Chef

Milton, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/01/2026

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Care Home Chef to prepare nutritious, home-style meals that meet the needs of our residents in line with CQC standards and best practice. The ideal candidate will understand special diets, texture-modified foods, and the importance of nutrition and hydration in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, balanced, and appealing meals for residents
• Adapt menus to meet:
• Texture-modified diets (pureed, soft, IDDSI levels)
• Cultural and religious needs (Halal, vegetarian, etc.)
• Medical and special diets (diabetic, low salt, high calorie, allergies)
• Ensure hydration and regular snack availability
• Monitor resident preferences and collect feedback
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Complete: Temperature records
• Food logs and audits
• Follow all food safety and infection control procedures
• Order stock and manage kitchen budgets
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants
• Work closely with care staff, residents, and families

Qualifications & Training

• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
• Allergen Awareness Training
• Infection Prevention & Control training
• Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery/Catering
• Basic First Aid
• Dementia Awareness Training

Experience

• Experience in care homes, hospitals, schools, or large-scale catering
• Strong understanding of:
• Texture-modified diets
• Cultural and religious food requirements

Knowledge & Compliance

• Good working knowledge of:
• HACCP
• COSHH
• CQC nutrition and hydration standards
• Ability to maintain accurate kitchen and food safety records

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Safeguarding Adults training

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and resident-focused
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Team player with leadership ability (for senior chef roles)
• Ability to follow individual care plans

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