Care Home Chef

Avon Search & Selection; Totnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £16/hour

40 hours per week

4 days per week

8am-6pm shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is seeking a Care Home Chef in Totnes, Devon. The role covers 40 hours weekly, 8am–6pm across four days in a 30-bed care home. You will plan and cook nutritious meals, accommodating dietary needs and ensuring high standards of hygiene.

Applicants should have IDDSI and SFBB expertise, strong teamwork, and a commitment to residents’ health and wellbeing. A supportive home environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of IDDSI diet standards and safe handling.
• Experience applying SFBB procedures in a care setting.
• Solid food hygiene knowledge and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage time effectively.
• Experience catering for dietary requirements and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, appetising meals for residents.
• Plan meals to meet dietary requirements and preferences.
• Cater for allergies and special diets as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IDDSI and modified-texture diets.
• Maintain SFBB records and food safety documentation.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Monitor temperatures and control food waste.
• Coordinate with care staff on residents’ dietary needs.

Skills

IDDSI knowledge

SFBB knowledge

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

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.