Head Chef

Head Chef Position Available at a Leading Care Home- 4 days per week

Are you a culinary expert with a passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals? A prestigious care home is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead its kitchen team and elevate the dining experience for its residents.

Pay and Schedule:

- Salary: £15 - £16 an hour DOE

- Shift Times: 7am – 5pm, 4 days per week

- Weekend Requirement: Working every other weekend

Why This Role Stands Out:

- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing meals that meet their dietary and nutritional needs.

- Leadership: Lead a team of kitchen staff, inspiring and motivating them to deliver exceptional food service.

- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to further hone your culinary and leadership skills.

- Supportive Environment: Work within a caring and supportive community that values your contributions.

- Four day work week

Key Responsibilities:

- Culinary Excellence: Prepare, cook, portion, and present meals to high standards.

- Budget Management: Efficiently manage kitchen budgets and resources.

- Compliance: Ensure adherence to H.A.C.C.P, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene standards.

- Team Leadership: Train, develop, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.

- Menu Development: Plan and cost menus that cater to the diverse dietary needs of residents.

- Stock Control: Monitor and control stock levels, ensuring proper rotation and minimal wastage.

- Customer Feedback: Attend resident meetings to receive and act on feedback regarding the food service.

Essential Skills and Experience:

- Catering Experience: Proven experience in a catering environment.

- Food Hygiene Certification: Intermediate or Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.

- Equipment Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of handling kitchen equipment, including knives.

- Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a track record of achieving food margins.

- H.A.C.C.P Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of H.A.C.C.P and its implementation.

- Menu Planning: Experience in menu writing, planning, and costing.

- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

- Caring Nature: Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.

Desirable Skills:

- Nutritional Knowledge: Previous experience working with nutritional information.

Additional Requirements:

- DBS: Ideally have a DBS or willing to undertake one

This role offers a unique blend of culinary creativity, leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. If you are a dedicated chef with a passion for excellence and a caring heart, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Apply now to join a team that values quality, care, and culinary expertise
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed