Full job descriptionCare 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 requirements is highly desirable.
*Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
*Good organisational and time-management skills.
*Reliable, hardworking and committed approach to work.
*Good attention to detail.
*Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
*A friendly, caring and respectful nature.
*Genuine desire to contribute to residents’ health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Benefits & Perks
*£16.00 per hour (£26,832 per annum).
*40 hours per week.
*4 days per week.
*8am–6pm shifts.
*Supportive and friendly team environment.
*Opportunity to work within a welcoming residential care home.
*Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents’ health and wellbeing.
*Opportunity to be part of a dedicated and caring team.
To Apply
Please contact Myles on or email **** to discuss this opportunity.