Care Home Chef

TN United Kingdom; Witney; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking an experienced part-time Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role involves menu planning, maintaining hygiene standards, and working closely with kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and a commitment to residents' dietary requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or chef roles essential.
• Understanding of dietary needs and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of high-quality food with special dietary considerations.
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Conducting menu planning and purchasing of supplies.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Menu Planning

Nutrition

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Mill House Care Home is a medium sized nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team for 16 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the Home, Clients, staff and related work.
• To purchase fresh foods daily, from local suppliers.
• To order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers.
• To check regularly that supplier prices are competitive.
• To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
• To prepare menus as agreed with Manager.
• To prepare nutritional food to a high standard taking into account any special dietary requirements.
• To ensure that kitchen staff clear dishes quickly and tidily.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the home with due regard to the food hygiene, to promote choice and independence, to contribute to the quality and of care and lifestyle afforded to each resident. To follow Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment or any potential hazard to the Manager.
• Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Undertake other duties as necessary.
• Attend training courses and sessions as required. Taking responsibility for ones own development by seeking opportunities and sharing aspirations with others.