ID - 1740
Position: Chef
Salary: £14.77/ hour
Shift Pattern: Part Time, 16-hours a week(Weekends)
Location: Westerham TN16
Role Purpose:
To plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and well-presented meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs, preferences, and health requirements are consistently met. The Chef will contribute to a positive dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and prepare varied menus in consultation with residents, staff, and dietary requirements (including soft diets, allergies, and medical conditions).
* Cook and present meals to a high standard, ensuring nutritional balance and portion control.
* Ensure all meals are served at the correct temperature and in an appealing manner.
* Manage food stock levels, carry out ordering, and monitor usage to minimise waste.
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and food storage areas in compliance with HACCP, Environmental Health, and CQC standards.
* Oversee safe storage, handling, and preparation of food items.
* Support and supervise kitchen assistants to ensure effective teamwork.
* Take into account residents' cultural, religious, and individual food preferences.
* Contribute to mealtime experience by engaging positively with residents and staff.
* Participate in audits, inspections, and training as required.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Chef, ideally in a care home, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
* Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and allergen management.
* Food Safety Level 2 (minimum) – Level 3 desirable.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Ability to adapt menus to meet changing resident needs.
* Compassionate and resident-centred approach.
Desirable:
* Experience of working within elderly care, nursing, or residential settings.
* Knowledge of IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.77 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Application question(s):
* When are you available for an interview?
* How soon can you join us?
* Do you have Food Safety Level 2 (minimum) – Level 3 desirable ?
* Do you need a Sponsorship for fulltime job?
* Do you have Previous experience as a Chef, ideally in a care home, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
Work Location: In person