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Care Home Chef

£15 - £23 per hour
Part-time
Care Home Chef

Location: Portsmouth
Pay: £15.00- £23.00 per hour

About the Role

Our client is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef/Cook to join their team within a care home setting in BH2.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking fresh, nutritious meals and understands the importance food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of meals to a high standard while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience, a good understanding of food hygiene, and take pride in creating meals that residents enjoy.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
* Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with the service schedule.
* Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.
* Ensure meals are presented well and meet residents' preferences wherever possible.
* Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
* Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
* Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
* Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.
* Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

* Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or within a catering environment.
* Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
* Experience preparing meals for larger groups or high-volume catering.
* Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people.
* Experience catering for specialist dietary needs and allergies.
* Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
* The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.

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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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