Summary: The Care Home Chef is responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents in a care home, focusing on nutrition and accommodating special dietary needs. The role requires experience in cooking English-style dishes and managing a kitchen, with the ability to prepare meals for large groups. The chef must be flexible in meal preparation and work within specified hours. This position is temporary and involves working closely with a small team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals for residents, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Cater to special dietary requirements commonly found in the older community.
• Manage kitchen operations and cook for 30+ people in one sitting.
• Work flexible hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Cook on the spot if residents do not like the offered meals.
• Assist with baking cakes and pastries.
• Collaborate with kitchen assistants as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Key Skills:

• 12+ months experience as a head chef.
• Chef certifications or extensive experience in cooking English-based food.
• Ability to cook from fresh produce and prepare English-style dishes.
• Experience working in a catering environment.
• Comfortable with IDDSI training.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

Salary (Rate): 21

City: Telford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other