Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals with Compassion

HC-One; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work life balance

Free uniform

Group life assurance

28 days annual leave

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Chef for our care home kitchen in the UK. You will prepare wholesome, homemade meals to meet nutritional needs and provide comfort and enjoyment to residents.

The role requires an experienced cook with NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or equivalent, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP knowledge. You will bring creativity to menu planning and a caring, team-focused approach to the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Qualified cook with proven experience in catering for care homes.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety.
• Ability to plan nutritious, appetising menus and present meals well.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve wholesome, homemade meals for residents.
• Maintain high kitchen standards and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with care home team to ensure nutritional care and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

HC-One is seeking a dedicated Chef for our care home kitchen in the UK. You will prepare wholesome, homemade meals to meet nutritional needs and provide comfort and enjoyment to residents.

The role requires an experienced cook with NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or equivalent, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP knowledge. You will bring creativity to menu planning and a caring, team-focused approach to the kitchen team.