Care Home Chef — Dementia Care, Nutritious Meals

Silver Lodge Care Home; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Lodge Care Home is seeking a Chef to deliver high quality meals within a specialist dementia care setting. You will own food preparation and service, tailoring meals to dietary needs and ensuring nutrition and presentation meet clinical requirements.

In this role you will support menu planning, kitchen organisation and daily service with a focus on hygiene and safe food handling. DBS check is paid, with pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals within a specialist care setting.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service, tailoring to dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.
• Assist with menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Positive attitude

Reliability

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Silver Lodge Care Home is seeking a Chef to deliver high quality meals within a specialist dementia care setting. You will own food preparation and service, tailoring meals to dietary needs and ensuring nutrition and presentation meet clinical requirements.

In this role you will support menu planning, kitchen organisation and daily service with a focus on hygiene and safe food handling. DBS check is paid, with pension and uniform provided.