Care Home Chef
27 days ago
Totnes
Care Home Chef – 30-Bed Care Home – Totnes, Devon \n Care Home Chef – Full Time – 30-Bed Care Home – AV2076 \n Location: Totnes, Devon – AV2038A Hours: 40 hours per week Pay: £16.00 per hour (£26,832 per annum) Shift: 8am–6pm Working Pattern: 4 days per week \n About the Role \n We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Care Home Chef to join a welcoming 30-bed residential care home in the beautiful Totnes area of Devon. \n The home provides a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, with a strong focus on dignity, wellbeing and quality of life. \n As a Care Home Chef, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented meals for residents, ensuring that all dietary, nutritional and food safety requirements are met. \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \n About the Home \n\n • 30-bed residential care home\n, • Located in Totnes, Devon\n, • Warm and welcoming environment\n, • Strong focus on residents' comfort and wellbeing\n, • Supportive and dedicated team\n, • Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs\n, • Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare and cook nutritious, varied and appetising meals for residents.\n, • Plan and prepare meals in line with residents' dietary requirements and preferences.\n, • Cater for special diets, allergies and food intolerances.\n, • Demonstrate a strong understanding and practical knowledge of IDDSI and modified-texture diets.\n, • Ensure meals are prepared and presented in accordance with residents' individual needs.\n, • Follow SFBB procedures and maintain accurate food safety records.\n, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.\n, • Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled safely at all times.\n, • Monitor food temperatures and maintain appropriate records.\n, • Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.\n, • Minimise food waste while maintaining appropriate food quality and portion control.\n, • Work closely with care staff to understand residents' dietary needs.\n, • Ensure kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are kept clean and hygienic.\n, • Follow all relevant food safety, health and safety, and infection control procedures.\n, • Report any concerns regarding food, equipment, stock or residents' dietary requirements.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team.\n, • Treat residents, visitors and colleagues with courtesy and respect.\n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • Previous experience working as a Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare or similar setting.\n, • Good knowledge and understanding of IDDSI is essential.\n, • Good knowledge and understanding of SFBB is essential.\n, • Strong understanding of food hygiene and food safety requirements.\n, • Experience catering for special dietary requirements is highly desirable.\n, • Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents.\n, • Good organisational and time-management skills.\n, • Reliable, hardworking and committed approach to work.\n, • Good attention to detail.\n, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.\n, • A friendly, caring and respectful nature.\n, • Genuine desire to contribute to residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life.\n\n Benefits & Perks \n\n • £16.00 per hour (£26,832 per annum).\n, • 40 hours per week.\n, • 4 days per week.\n, • 8am–6pm shifts.\n, • Supportive and friendly team environment.\n, • Opportunity to work within a welcoming residential care home.\n, • Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' health and wellbeing.\n, • Opportunity to be part of a dedicated and caring team.\n\n To Apply \n Please contact Myles on or email to discuss this opportunity.