Contract: Full time, Permanent | Hours: 30 Hours About Greenhills Care Home We are looking for a passionate and organised Chef to join our care home team, taking responsibility for preparing nutritious, appetising and enjoyable meals for our residents. You will plan menus, manage food orders and stock, maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, and ensure individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural needs and personal preferences are considered. Working closely with residents, families, the Home Manager and the wider care team, you will help create a positive dining experience while supporting the effective day-to-day running of the kitchen. Involve residents and, where appropriate, their families in menu planning and gather feedback to improve the dining experience. Manage food orders, deliveries, stock levels and kitchen supplies, minimising waste and working within agreed budgets. Ensure food is stored, handled, prepared and cooked safely, following HACCP-based procedures and CookSafe guidance. Maintain accurate food safety records, temperature checks, allergen information and kitchen cleaning schedules. Keep kitchen and serving areas clean, hygienic and organised, following infection prevention and control procedures. Organise kitchen rotas, supervise and support kitchen colleagues, and ensure delegated duties are completed safely. Report equipment faults, maintenance issues and any concerns relating to food safety or residents' dietary needs. Complete relevant catering audits and follow up on any actions identified. Passionate about preparing high-quality, nutritious and enjoyable food. Caring and respectful, with an understanding of the needs and preferences of people living in a care home. Knowledgeable about food safety, hygiene, allergens, nutrition and dietary requirements. Organised and confident managing menus, food orders, stock and kitchen supplies. Able to manage food costs and minimise unnecessary waste. Confident supporting and supervising a kitchen team. Previous experience as a Chef in a care home, healthcare, hospitality or a similar environment would be beneficial. A relevant Level 3 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification is required, or you must be willing to complete the required qualification in line with the organisation's requirements. Training and ongoing development opportunities. care statutory and mandatory training. Food Safety and Hygiene training. Company pension. Access to Stream employee benefits, discounts and rewards, subject to eligibility. Opportunities for career progression within Enhance Healthcare. If you take pride in preparing great food and want to make a positive difference to people's everyday lives, we would love to hear from you, send us your CV and covering letter by clicking on the s1jobs APPLY button now. Join Enhance Healthcare and help make every mealtime a positive, enjoyable and person-centred experience for our residents.
Care Home DBS Chef in Biggar employer: Enhance Healthcare Ltd
At Townend House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the dignity and wellbeing of both our residents and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering opportunities for employees to engage meaningfully with residents while maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a compassionate environment. With benefits such as a company pension, discounted meals, and access to an on-site gym, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered in their roles.
