Care Home Chef - 30-Bed Care Home - Totnes, Devon
Care Home Chef - Full Time - 30-Bed Care Home - AV2076
Location: Totnes, Devon - AV2038A
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £16.00 per hour (£26,832 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 Totnes area of Devon.
The home provides a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, with a strong focus on dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.
As a Care Home Chef, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented meals for residents, ensuring that 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 Totnes, Devon
- 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.
- Demonstrate 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 IDDSI is essential.
- Good knowledge and understanding of SFBB is essential.
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and food safety requirements.
- Experience catering for special dietary requirement
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