The lack of training and qualifications for caterers in care homes can lead to a poor or even unsafe service
Caterers in care homes are an important part of the adult social care workforce, but historically they have not been required to hold formal qualifications at all, let alone any care credentials. As a result, cooks and chefs often try to relate their experiences of different working environments to the new context of care home catering. Catering can become focused on carrying and clearing plates, rather than taking time to understand the food being provided and what the residents’ needs are.
Increased scrutiny, both from the media and from specialist Care Quality Commission inspectors, are challenging the sector to improve, and there are positive signs that social care catering is rapidly developing. However, the sector is still being undermined by the twin challenges of training and qualifications.
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