Care Home Chef - North London
2 hours ago
London
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Home Chef to join our friendly team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering nutritious, well-balanced, and appetizing meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking with purpose and making a genuine difference in people's lives. Key Responsibilities • Plan and prepare high-quality, nutritious meals in line with residents’ dietary requirements and preferences, • Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, cultural requirements, and specialised diets (e.g. soft/pureed diets), • Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with regulations (e.g. HACCP), • Manage stock ordering, rotation, and kitchen budgets effectively, • Work closely with care staff to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and meet individual resident needs, • Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety standards Requirements • Previous experience as a chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare, or similar environment, • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable), • Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people, • Ability to plan menus and manage kitchen operations independently, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • A caring and compassionate approach What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Paid training and development opportunities, • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Opportunities for career progression About Us At [Care Home Name], we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. Food plays a huge part in our residents’ daily lives, and we are committed to delivering meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable. How to Apply If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in delivering great food and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.