Care Home Chef: Nutritious, Dignified Dining

Kara Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Training and development opportunities

Positive mealtime experience

Make a difference to residents' daily

Job summary

Kara Healthcare is seeking a passionate Chef to join our care-home team. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and cater for residents with various dietary needs. A focus on hygiene, safety, and teamwork is essential to deliver high-quality meals and support residents’ wellbeing.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts and weekends in a supportive environment that values residents’ dignity and independence during mealtimes.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Level 2 Food Safety qualification and a relevant catering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan menus with variety, balance and choice.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure meals are served at correct times and temperatures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Comply with HACCP and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stocks, assist with ordering and minimise waste.
• Work with care staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs.

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene

Dietary requirements

Teamwork

Organisation

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Relevant catering qualification

Job description

Kara Healthcare is seeking a passionate Chef to join our care-home team. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and cater for residents with various dietary needs. A focus on hygiene, safety, and teamwork is essential to deliver high-quality meals and support residents’ wellbeing.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts and weekends in a supportive environment that values residents’ dignity and independence during mealtimes.