Care Home Chef

Care Home Chef - 30-Bed Care Home - Churston, Brixham

Care Home Chef - Full Time - 30-Bed Care Home - AV2065
Churston, Brixham - AV2038A

40 Hours per Week
Location: Churston, Brixham, Devon
Pay: £26,832.00 per annum
Shift: 8am-6pm
Working 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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