Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals & Themed Dining

Agincare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16.15 per hour

Evenings free and every other weekend 

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training and career development

Blue Light discounts & company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare's Tower Bridge Care Home in London is seeking a dedicated Chef to craft nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs and to create enjoyable dining experiences, including themed days.

In this 40-hour-per-week role you will plan daily menus, support kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation. The position offers progression, training up to QCF Level 5, and benefits including pension and On-demand pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

Agincare's Tower Bridge Care Home in London is seeking a dedicated Chef to craft nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs and to create enjoyable dining experiences, including themed days.

In this 40-hour-per-week role you will plan daily menus, support kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation. The position offers progression, training up to QCF Level 5, and benefits including pension and On-demand pay.