Care Home Chef Lead: Nutritious Meals & Team Support

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Eckington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

DBS check funded

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a Chef/Cook at Eckington Court Nursing Home. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, supervise a kitchen team and manage stock and equipment to ensure high standards and resident satisfaction.

The role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, knowledge of textures and allergens, and delivering meals that meet individual dietary needs in a supportive care home environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Prevention policies.
• Experience managing kitchen stock, suppliers and equipment maintenance.
• Awareness of texture modified diets and food allergens.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals that are nutritious and appealing, following the Good Food Guide.
• Lead and support the kitchen team to provide a friendly, collaborative environment.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and food safety guidelines.
• Manage stock orders, rotate stock and maintain equipment and cleanliness across the kitchen.
• Prepare meals that accommodate individual dietary requirements and allergies.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

HACCP

Stock management

Staff supervision

Dietary modification knowledge

Allergen awareness

Job description

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a Chef/Cook at Eckington Court Nursing Home. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, supervise a kitchen team and manage stock and equipment to ensure high standards and resident satisfaction.

The role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, knowledge of textures and allergens, and delivering meals that meet individual dietary needs in a supportive care home environment.