Care 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 01789 867181 or email **Myles@avonsearch.co.uk** to discuss this opportunity.