Chef - Special Care Kitchen (Day Shifts, Pension, Annual Leave)

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Cedar Lodge Care Home in Taunton is seeking a Chef on a contract basis to prepare nutritious meals for residents with complex health needs. You will lead food preparation, adapt menus to dietary requirements and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation in a patient-focused kitchen.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help with menu planning and day-to-day service while maintaining a reliable and calm approach in a specialist care environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals within a specialist care setting.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service, tailoring to dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Independent & team worker

Positive and reliable approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cedar Lodge Care Home in Taunton is seeking a Chef on a contract basis to prepare nutritious meals for residents with complex health needs. You will lead food preparation, adapt menus to dietary requirements and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation in a patient-focused kitchen.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help with menu planning and day-to-day service while maintaining a reliable and calm approach in a specialist care environment.