Care Home Chef: Lead Kitchen & Resident Nutrition

Quest Employment; Mere; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Quest Employment is seeking a compassionate Chef for a modern residential and nursing care home in Mere, near Warminster. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, supporting their health, wellbeing and dignity, while stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Chef Manager's absence.

You will ensure food safety, hygiene and service throughout the day, and work with care staff to tailor nutrition to residents' needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Proven catering experience within care or residential settings.
• Food hygiene certification and knowledge of COSHH.
• Good communication, empathy and teamwork with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, cooking and presenting meals for breakfast, lunch, supper and events.
• Bake cakes and pastries for the home’s coffee shop and greet visitors.
• Cover for the Chef Manager when required and supervise Hosts and Kitchen Assistants.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly due diligence; maintain kitchen hygiene and supplier orders.
• Support resident wellbeing through nutrition aligned with risk assessments and care plans.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certification

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Dementia awareness

Job description

Quest Employment is seeking a compassionate Chef for a modern residential and nursing care home in Mere, near Warminster. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, supporting their health, wellbeing and dignity, while stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Chef Manager's absence.

You will ensure food safety, hygiene and service throughout the day, and work with care staff to tailor nutrition to residents' needs and preferences.