Care Home Chef inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of elderly residents by providing nutritious and enjoyable meals.
A collaborative work environment where team members support each other to deliver high-quality food.
Flexibility in working hours, with shifts typically between 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
The chance to showcase culinary skills by cooking from fresh produce and catering to diverse dietary requirements.
Job security with the ability to work 20-30+ hours per week in a stable and growing sector.
Engagement in continuous professional development with opportunities such as IDDSI training to enhance skills.
The role of a Care Home Chef at Go-To Outsourcing in Edinburgh involves preparing and serving meals in a small team setting, specifically catering to the dietary needs of elderly residents. Ideal candidates should have over 12 months of experience as a head chef, possess relevant certifications, and be adept at cooking for 30 or more individuals. The chef will need to prepare fresh English-style dishes, accommodate special dietary requirements, and have some experience in baking.
Candidates must be available to work shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with the ability to cook on demand if residents dislike a meal option. They should also be comfortable undergoing IDDSI training and capable of working alongside one or two kitchen assistants. An enhanced DBS check is required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the UK with a background in a care setting.
Candidates must be available to work shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with the ability to cook on demand if residents dislike a meal option. They should also be comfortable undergoing IDDSI training and capable of working alongside one or two kitchen assistants. An enhanced DBS check is required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the UK with a background in a care setting.
Description
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:
Schedule:
Can work between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Generally 8-10-hour shifts)
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:
- Needs 12+months experience as head chef
- Have chef certs or years of experience cooking English's based food and running kitchen
- Can cook for 30+ people in one sitting
- Can cook from fresh produce and English style dishes
- Can work from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Can cook on the spot if patient doesn't like what is offered
- Comfortable with IDDSI training- we will put them on it
- Can work with 1 or 2 KA's
- Can bake cakes and pastries
Schedule:
Can work between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Generally 8-10-hour shifts)
- Right to work in UK and have 12 months experience in a care setting
- Enhanced DBS (one can be applied for)
- Can work 20-30+ per week
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