Care Home Chef: Nutritious Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Keane Premier Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earnings

Health Assured EAP

Counselling sessions

Bright Exchange

Gift cards

Blue Light Card discounts

Mortgage consultation

Induction and paid shadowing

28 days holiday

Career progression

Job summary

Keane Premier Group is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for residents in a care home setting. You will work with the Care Home Manager to ensure dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and cost management.

The role requires a PVG check and two satisfactory references, with focus on safe food handling, budgeting, and staff supervision. This position is based in our care home operations.

Qualifications

• PVG check required
• Two relevant satisfactory references required

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve well-balanced meals for residents and offer a variety of snacks throughout the day.
• Liaise with the Care Home Manager/ Operations team.
• Maintain a high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Manage the kitchen, including ordering, inventory control, and food budget management.
• Create menus that are appealing and varied, considering the dietary needs of residents.
• Collaborate with team members to address resident feedback and special requests.
• Monitor portion control and waste.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Adhere to all Food Safety and Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Job description

Keane Premier Group is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for residents in a care home setting. You will work with the Care Home Manager to ensure dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and cost management.

The role requires a PVG check and two satisfactory references, with focus on safe food handling, budgeting, and staff supervision. This position is based in our care home operations.