At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while catering to dietary needs of residents with dementia.
- Company: Autumn House Care focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through tailored meal experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy a collaborative work environment and opportunities for continuous improvement in catering services.
- Other info: The role involves working closely with care staff to monitor residents' nutritional intake.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on residents' health and wellbeing through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering for special diets and knowledge of food safety regulations are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Purpose
To plan, prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, appetising, and well-balanced meals for residents living with dementia, ensuring dietary, nutritional, cultural, and medical needs are met. The Kitchen Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness while creating a positive dining experience that promotes residents' health, wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation and Service
Prepare, cook, and present meals, snacks, and beverages to a high standard. Plan and produce varied menus that meet residents' nutritional requirements and preferences. Cater for special diets, allergies, texture-modified diets, and medical dietary requirements. Ensure meals are served promptly and at the correct temperature. Provide alternative meal options where appropriate. Support themed meals, celebrations, and special events within the home. - Dementia-Focused Care
Understand the nutritional needs of residents living with dementia. Promote a positive mealtime experience that encourages independence, dignity, and enjoyment. Adapt food presentation and portion sizes to meet individual resident needs. Work closely with care staff to monitor residents' eating habits and nutritional intake. Respond sensitively to changing dietary needs and preferences. - Health, Safety and Compliance
Ensure full compliance with Food Safety Act regulations, HACCP principles, and local authority requirements. Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. Carry out daily temperature checks and record keeping. Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of food. Report maintenance issues, hazards, or equipment faults promptly. Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times. - Stock Control and Budget Management
Order food supplies and kitchen consumables within agreed budgets. Monitor stock levels and minimise waste. Check deliveries and ensure stock is rotated using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles. Maintain accurate records of purchases, stock usage, and waste. - Team Working
Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, care staff, residents, relatives, and external professionals. Supervise and support kitchen assistants where applicable. Attend staff meetings and mandatory training sessions. Contribute to continuous improvement of catering services within the home.
Kitchen Chef - Autumn House Care employer: Autumn House Care
Autumn House Care is dedicated to providing high-quality care for residents living with dementia. Located in a supportive community, the team prioritises dignity and wellbeing through tailored meal planning. Employees benefit from a collaborative atmosphere and ongoing training opportunities.
