Compassionate Care Home Cook Nutritious Menus Safe Kitchen

CHARNLEY CARE HOMES LTD - BEECH HOUSE; Binfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CHARNLEY CARE HOMES LTD - BEECH HOUSE in Binfield, United Kingdom, is seeking a compassionate chef to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents. You will plan rotating menus, manage orders, and maintain hygiene standards while supporting a respectful, caring home environment.

The role requires adherence to kitchen procedures, budgeting, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to events and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen and food preparation.
• Ability to plan menus with balanced nutrition.
• Strong record-keeping and inventory management.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in food service.

Responsibilities

• Keep all food and storage areas clean according to the Home’s schedule.
• Plan a 4-week rotating, balanced menu with seasonal and nutritional content.
• Record residents’ likes/dislikes and offer alternatives.
• Prepare homemade desserts and cakes.
• Order food from suppliers, check condition, manage budget and invoices.
• Use Safer Food Better Business as a base for kitchen procedures.
• Ensure staff wear appropriate clothing and behave professionally.
• Keep kitchen records up to date and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Work as a team and respond to Management regarding extra hours or events.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory training.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Record keeping

Budgeting

Teamwork

Job description

CHARNLEY CARE HOMES LTD - BEECH HOUSE in Binfield, United Kingdom, is seeking a compassionate chef to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents. You will plan rotating menus, manage orders, and maintain hygiene standards while supporting a respectful, caring home environment.

The role requires adherence to kitchen procedures, budgeting, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to events and resident wellbeing.