Care Home Chef

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What does a care home Chef do? In general, working in a care home kitchen means being part of a small team preparing and serving meals to the residents of the home. You need to be aware of good nutrition and be able to cater for special dietary requirements, which are more common among the older community.

Requirements:

• 12+ months experience as head chef.
• Chef certifications or years of experience cooking English-based food and running a kitchen.
• Able to cook for 30+ people in one sitting.
• Experience cooking from fresh produce and English-style dishes.
• Available to work from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Able to cook on the spot if a resident does not like what is offered.
• Comfortable with IDDSI training (training will be provided).
• Able to work with 1 or 2 kitchen assistants.
• Capable of baking cakes and pastries.

Additional Experience: Some experience working in a catering environment.

Schedule: Can work between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Generally 8–10-hour shifts).

Eligibility: Right to work in the UK and have 12 months experience in a care setting.