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A care home chef's responsibilities include:

* Food preparation: Preparing and cooking meals for residents

* Menu planning: Creating menus that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the residents

* Kitchen management: Overseeing all kitchen activities, including cleaning, hygiene, and health and safety

* Staff management: Training and supervising kitchen staff

* Supply ordering: Ordering supplies for the kitchen and ensuring they meet health and hygiene standards

* Special diets: Preparing special diets for residents as directed by nursing staff

* Resident consultation: Consulting with residents to ensure their needs and preferences are being met

* Kitchen audits: Completing monthly audits for kitchen reporting any findings to home manager

Care home chefs should be aware of good nutrition and be able to cater for special dietary requirements. They should also be committed, patient, caring, and have excellent communication skills