Care Home Chef: Nutritious, Texture-Modified Cuisine Leader

Centurionstaunch; Milton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a skilled Care Home Chef to prepare nutritious, home-style meals in Milton, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate and experience in care settings, ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. Responsibilities include planning balanced meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This role requires an understanding of texture-modified and special diets. Apply now to join a dedicated team focused on resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and skilled in preparing home-style meals.
• Experience in care homes or large-scale catering required.
• Understanding of special diets and texture-modified foods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced meals for residents.
• Adapt menus to meet cultural and medical dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and manage kitchen budgets.

Skills

Compassionate and resident-focused

Excellent time management

Multitasking skills

Team player

Leadership ability

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery/Catering

Dementia Awareness Training

Basic First Aid

Job description

A care home provider is seeking a skilled Care Home Chef to prepare nutritious, home-style meals in Milton, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate and experience in care settings, ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. Responsibilities include planning balanced meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This role requires an understanding of texture-modified and special diets. Apply now to join a dedicated team focused on resident well-being.