Care Home Chef

We are recruiting for a Second Chef for our client in the Darwen area. As the Chef, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents within the 80-bed establishment, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene. You will manage bulk cooking, cater to a variety of dietary needs, and oversee ordering and stock management when required., * Prepare and cook high-quality, fresh meals for residents, adhering to dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, soft foods, diabetic diets)

• Plan menus that are nutritious, balanced, and suitable for older adults

• Bulk cooking of meals for up to 80 residents, ensuring food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner

• Manage the kitchen team and maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

• Oversee stock management, including ordering supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels, and minimising waste

• Maintain kitchen health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations

• Work collaboratively with care staff to meet the needs of residents, including catering to special requests

• Previous experience as a Chef, ideally in a care home or healthcare setting

• Strong understanding of dietary needs, particularly for older adults

• Proven experience with bulk cooking and menu planning

• Experience in food ordering and stock management

• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations (Food Safety Level 2 or higher)

• Ability to work as part of a team, managing kitchen assistants

• Good communication skills and a caring, patient attitude towards residents, If you have a passion for fresh food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the well-being of our care home residents, we would love to hear from you!