Care Home Chef: Nutritious, Safe Meals for Residents

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Seal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD is recruiting a passionate Chef/Cook for a care home in TN15. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and ensure restrictions are met while maintaining quality and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities include cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, following HACCP procedures, keeping records, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. You will cater for dietary needs and monitor portion sizes and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or within a catering environment.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
• Experience preparing meals for larger groups or high-volume catering.
• Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people.
• Experience catering for specialist dietary needs and allergies.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
• The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with the service schedule.
• Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.
• Ensure meals are presented well and meet residents' preferences wherever possible.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
• Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.
• Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

High-volume cooking

Nutrition for elderly

Dietary needs awareness

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Food hygiene certification

Job description

KPI RECRUITING LTD is recruiting a passionate Chef/Cook for a care home in TN15. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and ensure restrictions are met while maintaining quality and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities include cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, following HACCP procedures, keeping records, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. You will cater for dietary needs and monitor portion sizes and safety at all times.