Care Home Chef: Nutritious Menus & Safe Kitchen for Residents

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Redhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Care Home Chef for a client in Redhill. You will plan, prepare, cook and present balanced meals for residents, catering for dietary requirements and ensuring meals are nutritious and appealing.

The role involves varied start and finish times across 5 days a week and an on-site kitchen environment. You will maintain food hygiene standards in line with HACCP, carry out temperature checks, and keep clear kitchen records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or Catering Professional.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and food safety standards.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups.
• Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people.
• Ability to cater for specialist dietary needs and allergies.
• Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present balanced, nutritious meals for residents.
• Produce meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with service schedules.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Ensure meals are appealing, varied and tailored to residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality and presentation standards at all times.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Food Safety legislation and Environmental Health requirements.
• Carry out daily temperature checks and maintain kitchen records.

Skills

Time management

Independence

Organisational skills

DBS check

Dietary knowledge

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Care Home Chef for a client in Redhill. You will plan, prepare, cook and present balanced meals for residents, catering for dietary requirements and ensuring meals are nutritious and appealing.

The role involves varied start and finish times across 5 days a week and an on-site kitchen environment. You will maintain food hygiene standards in line with HACCP, carry out temperature checks, and keep clear kitchen records.