Chef

Kara Healthcare; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Supportive environment

Training and development opportunities

Positive mealtime experience

Make a difference to residents' daily

Resumo da oferta

Kara Healthcare is seeking a passionate Chef to join our care-home team. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus, and cater for residents with various dietary needs. A focus on hygiene, safety, and teamwork is essential to deliver high-quality meals and support residents’ wellbeing.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts and weekends in a supportive environment that values residents’ dignity and independence during mealtimes.

Qualificações

• Desirable: Level 2 Food Safety qualification and a relevant catering qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan menus with variety, balance and choice.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure meals are served at correct times and temperatures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Comply with HACCP and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stocks, assist with ordering and minimise waste.
• Work with care staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs.

Conhecimentos

Chef experience

Food hygiene

Dietary requirements

Teamwork

Organisation

Flexibility

Formação académica

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Relevant catering qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kara Healthcare is a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respire care to residents living in our homes. We believe our residents deserves choice, dignity, and independence. Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, reliable, and experienced Chef to join our friendly team in a care home setting. The successful candidate will take pride in preparing nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced meals that meet the dietary needs, preferences, and individual requirements of our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, cares about the wellbeing of older people, and understands the important role that good food plays in residents’ health, comfort, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents.
• Plan menus that provide variety, balance, and choice.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, including allergies, food intolerances, and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served at the appropriate times and temperatures.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Comply with food safety legislation, HACCP procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor food stocks, assist with ordering supplies, and minimise food waste.
• Work closely with care staff and management to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences.
• Create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents’ dignity, independence, and enjoyment of food.

Qualifications

• Desirable: A relevant catering qualification and a Level 2 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.

Required Skills

• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably in a care home, healthcare, or similar catering environment.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and safe food preparation.
• Understanding of special diets, allergens, and nutritional requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• A caring, patient, and positive attitude towards older people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Preferred Skills

• Desirable: A relevant catering qualification and a Level 2 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.

Pay range and compensation package

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ daily lives.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A rewarding role within a team committed to providing high-quality care.
• Join our team and help us make every mealtime a positive and enjoyable experience for our residents.