Care Home Kitchen Chef & Menu Planner

Choice Care Group; Minsterworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend

Choiceversary

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

In-house training

Paid birthday day off

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Job summary

Choice Care Group is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve healthy meals for residents in our homes. You will manage weekly budgets and shopping lists and may work with other staff or residents to ensure safety in the kitchen.

Key duties include menu creation, meal preparation, dietary compliance and allergen awareness, stock control and maintaining high hygiene standards across the kitchen. The role emphasizes professional conduct and reliable timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Creating appropriate, exciting and well-balanced menus for residents.
• Preparing and serving meals for the home to a high standard.
• Following all dietary needs and residents' allergens.
• Maintaining records and stock rotation to support budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy meals for residents within budget.
• Oversee weekly budgets and shopping lists.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Set a professional example in methods, presentation and timekeeping.

Skills

Organised

Willing to learn

Enthusiastic

Can-do attitude

Good communication

Job description

Choice Care Group is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve healthy meals for residents in our homes. You will manage weekly budgets and shopping lists and may work with other staff or residents to ensure safety in the kitchen.

Key duties include menu creation, meal preparation, dietary compliance and allergen awareness, stock control and maintaining high hygiene standards across the kitchen. The role emphasizes professional conduct and reliable timekeeping.