Pay: £14.50 per hour
We are looking for an experienced care Home Chef to oversee and deliver food provision within a residential care home, Herewards House, in Maidenhead. You will work alone to deliver high quality, nutritious food to up to 25 residents, whilst also ensuring budgets are adhered to, that H&S guidance is followed meticulously, and that the kitchen is stocked and cleaned appropriately.
Full time: 35 hours a week (Monday-Sunday). Flexibility to work during holiday periods & bank holidays.
Main Responsibilities
- You'll be working alone in the kitchen to plan, prepare and cook a variety of high-quality home cooked lunch meals with fresh ingredients that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.
- Prepare meals for supper time according to the menu.
- Cater to individual preferences, choices and specific needs, such as allergies, gluten free, soft/pureed diets, low fat diets.
- Oversee menus in line with the needs of the residents and care home.
- Ensure that the care home’s mealtime services are smoothly executed, that there is sufficient information available to residents and relatives about food being served and nutritional values, etc.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen by completing daily washing up (with help) and daily, weekly and monthly deep cleaning to a high standard.
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times and menu choices are enjoyable and fulfilling.
- Ensure adherence to the home’s compliance with SFBB, HSE and H&S considerations.
- Manage the inventory, and provide weekly grocery lists to the manager to order stock as needed.
- Take in food deliveries and ensure that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Complete admin work timely at the end of each shift including fridge/freezer temperature check, cleaning schedules, food temperature check, SFBB checks.
- Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment and report when repairs are needed.
- Ensure that action plans are carried out as appropriate.
- Attend mandatory annual trainings including safeguarding, food hygiene, fire safety, moving and handling, infection control, first aid, data protection and any other relevant additional trainings.
About you
- Proven experience as a head chef, ideally in a care home or similar environment.
- IDDSI knowledge & experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices and nutrition
- Strong culinary skills with an understanding of various cooking methods and techniques.
- A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to level 2.
- Basic certificate in Food hygiene (& willingness to complete level 3 training).
- Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH & HACCP regulations
- A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
- Strong communication skills, ensuring clear interaction with team members, management and residents.
- Organised, clean and tidy
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast paced environment.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods
- Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
What we offer:
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Free parking
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.
- Experiencia
- Se requiere
- Jornada
- Completa
- Salario
- hasta 14,5 £ por hora
Residential Care Home • 11-50 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde marzo, 2026
Herewards House is a warm and welcoming residential care home, providing exceptional 24 hour care to 25 residents living with dementia. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents and fostering an atmosphere of respect.
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