Chef

Careat Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£200 Referral Bonus

Weekly Pay

Free Training

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Job summary

Careat Limited in the West Midlands is seeking a caring, reliable Chef to cover several care homes across the region. You will plan, prepare and serve fresh meals for residents, accommodating dietary needs and IDDSI levels, while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

You will work closely with care staff to deliver appetising menus and maintain accurate kitchen records. The role offers weekly pay, on-call support, and free training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of UK work experience in a similar role.
• DBS clearance is preferred.
• Knowledge of IDDSI levels and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Liaise with care staff to understand residents' dietary needs.
• Prepare menus aligned with nutritional guidelines.

Skills

Food hygiene

Dietary accommodation

Education

DBS clearance

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, passionate and reliable Chef to join our friendly team at Careat. This is to include covering a number of homes within a care setting across the West Midlands.

As one of our Chefs, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and appetising meals for our residents, while taking into account individual dietary requirements, allergies and personal preferences.

You will play an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience and ensuring our residents receive high-quality meals that they can enjoy.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents.
• Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies and special diets.
• Prepare meals suitable for residents with different nutritional needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Follow food safety
• Minimise food waste while maintaining high standards.
• Work closely with care staff to understand residents' dietary needs.
• Prepare menus in line with nutritional guidelines and residents' preferences.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records where required.
• Keep the kitchen, equipment and storage areas clean and organised.
• Support and work positively with the wider care home team.

Job Requirements

• Have a minimum of 6 months in the UK
• Hold a DBS (preferably on the update service)
• Have been employed as a Chef in a Healthcare setting within the past 12 months and have an understanding of IDDSI Levels

Benefits

• £200 Referral Bonus and Competitive Rates of Pay
• Dedicated Specialist Recruitment Consultant
• On call team available 24 hours a day!
• Weekly Pay
• Quick and easy registration scheme
• Free Training