Care Home Chef: Fresh, Nutritious Dining & Events

Shaw Healthcare; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free Uniform

Death in service

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare is seeking a Chef at West View care home in Tenterden, Kent. The role focuses on preparing, cooking and serving meals, with attention to diet diversity and cultural preferences for residents and visitors.

You will ensure daily fresh, home-cooked meals, maintain hygiene per HACCP and COSHH, and assist in health and safety practices within the kitchen. The position supports dementia, residential, and respite care services.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for elderly residents.
• Ability to prepare fresh home-cooked meals daily.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
• Provide a varied diet, catering for cultural preferences of service users.
• Cater for celebrations and events in the Home.
• Order supplies within budget and company policy using approved suppliers.
• Maintain catering records in accordance with HACCP.
• Assist inspections by Environmental Health and care regulators.

Skills

Food preparation

Meal service

Dietary accommodation

HACCP knowledge

Health & Safety

Tools

COSHH guidelines

Job description

Shaw Healthcare is seeking a Chef at West View care home in Tenterden, Kent. The role focuses on preparing, cooking and serving meals, with attention to diet diversity and cultural preferences for residents and visitors.

You will ensure daily fresh, home-cooked meals, maintain hygiene per HACCP and COSHH, and assist in health and safety practices within the kitchen. The position supports dementia, residential, and respite care services.