Care Home Chef
15 days ago
Brixham
Care Home Chef – 30-Bed Care Home – Churston, Brixham \n Care Home Chef – Full Time – 30-Bed Care Home – AV2065 Churston, Brixham – AV2038A \n 40 Hours per Week Location: Churston, Brixham, Devon Pay:£26,832.00 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 Churston area of Brixham. \n The home is situated in beautiful surroundings on a golf course, providing a peaceful and attractive environment for residents and staff. \n 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. \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 Churston, Brixham\n, • Set in beautiful surroundings on a golf course\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, • Have 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\n, • Ability to work 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 • £26,832.00 per annum\n, • 40 hours per week\n, • 4 days per week\n, • 8am–6pm shifts\n, • Beautiful location set on a golf course\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.