Kitchen Chef

Blair Lodge is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our team!.
We aim to foster an atmosphere of care and support which both enables patients to live as full, interesting, and independent a lifestyle as possible with rules and regulations being kept to a minimum. We aim to assist in developing the sense of independence our patients have to enrich their lives as much as possible. To provide high quality care to all residents, optimising their independence and providing opportunities for them.
Job Purpose:
To plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious, well-balanced, and appetising meals for residents in accordance with their dietary needs, preferences, and care plans. The Chef will ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation, contributing to the residents’ health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of life in the home.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Menu Planning and Food Preparation
Plan and prepare varied, nutritious, and seasonal menus that cater for individual dietary requirements (e.g., diabetic, vegetarian, modified texture, and allergy-specific diets).
Work closely with care and nursing staff to ensure all residents’ nutritional needs and preferences are met.
Prepare, cook, and serve meals to a high standard, ensuring portion control and minimal waste.
Adapt recipes for special diets, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines and residents’ care plans.
Food Safety, Hygiene, and Compliance
Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations (NI), Environmental Health Standards, and RQIA requirements (Standard 12).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Record all temperatures (fridges, freezers, cooked foods, etc.) and maintain accurate documentation for audit purposes.&...