Care Home Chef – 30-Bed Care Home – Churston, Brixham
Care Home Chef – Full Time – 30-Bed Care Home – AV2065Churston, Brixham – AV2038A
40 Hours per WeekLocation: Churston, Brixham, DevonPay: £26,832.00 per annumShift: 8am-6pmWorking Pattern: 4 days per week
About the Role
We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Care Home Chef to join a welcoming 30-bed residential care home in the beautiful Churston area of Brixham.
The home is situated in beautiful surroundings on a golf course, providing a peaceful and attractive environment for residents and staff.
As a Care Home Chef, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented meals for residents, while ensuring all dietary, nutritional and food safety requirements are met.
Working 40 hours per week across 4 days, with shifts from 8am-6pm, you will be responsible for planning and preparing meals, catering for individual dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
A good understanding and practical knowledge of IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) is essential, along with a strong understanding of SFBB (Safer Food, Better Business) procedures.
You will become an important part of a dedicated team, helping to ensure residents receive high-quality meals that support their health, wellbeing and enjoyment.
About the Home
- 30-bed residential care home
- Located in Churston, Brixham
- Set in beautiful surroundings on a golf course
- Warm and welcoming environment
- Strong focus on residents’ comfort and wellbeing
- Supportive and dedicated team
- Comfortable surroundings designed around residents’ needs
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook nutritious, varied and appetising meals for residents
- Plan and prepare meals in line with residents’ dietary requirements and preferences
- Cater for special diets, allergies and food intolerances
- Have a strong understanding and practical knowledge of IDDSI and modified-texture diets
- Ensure meals are prepared and presented in accordance with residents’ individual needs
- Follow SFBB procedures and maintain accurate food safety records
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety
- Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled safely at all times
- Monitor food temperatures and maintain appropriate records
- Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies
- Minimise food waste while maintaining appropriate food quality and portion control
- Work closely with care staff to understand residents’ dietary needs
- Ensure kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are kept clean and hygienic
- Follow all relevant food safety, health and safety and infection control procedures
- Report any concerns regarding food, equipment, stock or residents’ dietary requirements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team
- Treat residents, visitors and colleagues with courtesy and respect
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare or similar setting
- Good knowledge and understanding of
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