Part-Time Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals & Diets

SERENCROFT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus up to £200

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Job summary

Serencroft Care Homes is seeking a Chef for Hayes Cottage to plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents and staff, with attention to individual dietary needs.

You'll uphold food hygiene and safety standards, manage stock within budget, and work closely with care staff to support residents' wellbeing. A relevant catering qualification and Right to Work in the UK are required; Enhanced DBS will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook, ideally within a care home or similar catering environment.
• Recognised catering qualification (e.g. NVQ/City & Guilds in Professional Cookery) or equivalent experience.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety requirements, including a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience catering for special diets, including texture-modified and allergen-free meals, is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals in line with residents' care plans and dietary requirements.
• Cater for special diets, including texture-modified, allergen-free and culturally specific meals.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in line with food safety legislation and home procedures.
• Order and manage food stock, minimising waste and working within budget.
• Keep accurate records of menus, food safety checks and allergen information.
• Ensure the kitchen and equipment are kept clean, safe and well maintained.
• Liaise with care staff to understand residents' changing nutritional needs and preferences.
• Support and supervise kitchen assistants as required.
• Work in accordance with health and safety and care home requirements.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Professional Cookery

Job description

Serencroft Care Homes is seeking a Chef for Hayes Cottage to plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents and staff, with attention to individual dietary needs.

You'll uphold food hygiene and safety standards, manage stock within budget, and work closely with care staff to support residents' wellbeing. A relevant catering qualification and Right to Work in the UK are required; Enhanced DBS will be undertaken.