Care Home Chef

Avon Search; South Hallsands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16.00 per hour

40 hours per week

4 days per week

8am–6pm shifts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting a Care Home Chef for a 30-bed residential home in Totnes, Devon. The role covers planning and cooking nutritious meals, accommodating dietary needs and maintaining high hygiene standards. Shifts are 8am–6pm, 40 hours over four days per week, with a friendly team environment and a focus on residents' wellbeing.

The successful candidate will understand IDDSI and SFBB and contribute to delicious, well-presented meals that support residents' health and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, ideally in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of IDDSI is essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of SFBB is essential.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety requirements.
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements is highly desirable.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, varied and appetising meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare meals in line with residents’ dietary requirements and preferences.
• Cater for special diets, allergies and food intolerances.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of IDDSI and modified-texture diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to residents’ individual needs.
• Follow SFBB procedures and maintain accurate food safety records.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.
• Minimise food waste while maintaining quality and portions.
• Work closely with care staff to understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen areas and equipment are kept clean and hygienic.
• Follow all food safety, health and infection control procedures.
• Report concerns regarding food, equipment, stock or residents’ dietary requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team.
• Treat residents, visitors and colleagues with courtesy and respect.

Skills

IDDSI

SFBB

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Time management

Nutrition

Job description

Care Home Chef – 30-Bed Care Home – Totnes, Devon

Care Home Chef – Full Time – 30-Bed Care Home – AV2076

Location: Totnes, Devon – AV2038A
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £16.00 per hour (£26,832 per annum)
Shift: 8am–6pm
Working Pattern: 4 days per week

About the Role

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Care Home Chef to join a welcoming 30-bed residential care home in the beautiful Totnes area of Devon.

The home provides a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, with a strong focus on dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

As a Care Home Chef, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented meals for residents, ensuring that all dietary, nutritional and food safety requirements are met.

Working 40 hours per week across 4 days, with shifts from 8am–6pm, you will be responsible for planning and preparing meals, catering for individual dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.

A good understanding and practical knowledge of IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) is essential, along with a strong understanding of SFBB (Safer Food, Better Business) procedures.

You will become an important part of a dedicated team, helping to ensure residents receive high-quality meals that support their health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

About the Home

• 30-bed residential care home
• Located in Totnes, Devon
• Warm and welcoming environment
• Strong focus on residents' comfort and wellbeing
• Supportive and dedicated team
• Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, varied and appetising meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare meals in line with residents' dietary requirements and preferences.
• Cater for special diets, allergies and food intolerances.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and practical knowledge of IDDSI and modified-texture diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented in accordance with residents' individual needs.
• Follow SFBB procedures and maintain accurate food safety records.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled safely at all times.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.
• Minimise food waste while maintaining appropriate food quality and portion control.
• Work closely with care staff to understand residents' dietary needs.
• Ensure kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are kept clean and hygienic.
• Follow all relevant food safety, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
• Report any concerns regarding food, equipment, stock or residents' dietary requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team.
• Treat residents, visitors and colleagues with courtesy and respect.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare or similar setting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of IDDSI is essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of SFBB is essential.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and food safety requirements.
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements is highly desirable.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed approach to work.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A friendly, caring and respectful nature.
• Genuine desire to contribute to residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Benefits & Perks

• £16.00 per hour (£26,832 per annum).
• 40 hours per week.
• 4 days per week.
• 8am–6pm shifts.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming residential care home.
• Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' health and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated and caring team.