Nursing Home Chef: Nutritious, Allergy-Safe Meals

Willing Care Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Job summary

Willing Care Ltd in Witney invites an experienced Chef to prepare nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents in a welcoming nursing home. You will plan varied menus, cater for larger groups, and ensure specialist diets and texture-modified meals meet individual requirements.

Strong nutrition knowledge and kitchen safety are essential. The role emphasizes managing allergies, collaborating with care staff, and maintaining hygienic kitchen standards while handling stock and records.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or nursing home kitchen beneficial.
• Strong catering experience with relevant skills considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Plan varied menus that balance nutrition, choice and residents' preferences.
• Cater for larger groups while maintaining consistent quality.
• Prepare specialist diets and texture-modified meals according to individual requirements.
• Ensure food allergies and dietary restrictions are managed safely.
• Work with the care team to understand residents' nutritional and hydration needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Manage stock, food storage and temperature records.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Dietary needs

Food hygiene

Stock management

Job description

Willing Care Ltd in Witney invites an experienced Chef to prepare nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents in a welcoming nursing home. You will plan varied menus, cater for larger groups, and ensure specialist diets and texture-modified meals meet individual requirements.

Strong nutrition knowledge and kitchen safety are essential. The role emphasizes managing allergies, collaborating with care staff, and maintaining hygienic kitchen standards while handling stock and records.