Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals & Resident Wellbeing

Gold Care Homes; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Marlborough Court Care Home is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents, with attention to dietary needs and medical conditions. You will maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation, contributing to residents' wellbeing and enjoyment in a warm kitchen environment.

Working with the Head Chef and care team, you will plan menus, use seasonal local ingredients, monitor portion sizes and food costs, train junior staff, and engage

Responsabilités

• Plan and prepare daily meals according to the care home's menus and residents' dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are cooked and presented to a high standard, with attention to taste, appearance, and nutritional value.
• Adapt recipes and menus to accommodate residents with special dietary needs (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, gluten-free).
• Monitor portion control to ensure appropriate serving sizes.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef or Manager to develop and review menus that cater to residents' preferences and nutritional needs.
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients and local produce when possible.
• Obtain feedback from residents to continuously improve meal offerings.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all food is stored, prepared and served in compliance with food safety standards.
• Regularly check kitchen equipment and report any maintenance needs.
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
• Keep accurate records of stock and inventory.
• Work closely with care home staff to coordinate meal service times and address dietary requests.
• Supervise and train kitchen assistants or junior staff as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to discussions on improving service delivery.
• Engage with residents to understand their dietary preferences and make adjustments to menus accordingly.

Description du poste

Marlborough Court Care Home is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents, with attention to dietary needs and medical conditions. You will maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation, contributing to residents' wellbeing and enjoyment in a warm kitchen environment.

Working with the Head Chef and care team, you will plan menus, use seasonal local ingredients, monitor portion sizes and food costs, train junior staff, and engage