Head Chef
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Job Description
Job Description
Head Chef Luxury Care Home 16 per hour 40 hours per week
Our client a beautifully appointed care home with landscaped gardens is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join their dedicated hospitality team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a high-quality environment and is committed to providing nutritious safe and delicious meals to older adults with a variety of dietary needs.
The Head Chef will take the lead in the day-to-day running of the kitchen ensuring that all meals are prepared to a consistently high standard. This includes creating menus tailored to individual needs managing a small team and maintaining impeccable food safety standards.
This care home offers a homely yet high-end environment where food is a central part of the resident experiencefresh seasonal ingredients and thoughtful presentation are key.
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Chef within a care home or similar environment is essential
- Strong understanding of dietary needs for older adults including allergens dysphagia diets and nutrition
- Level 2 qualification in Food Safety & Hygiene (minimum)
- Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Compassionate and resident-focused with a genuine passion for food
- Ability to manage a kitchen team and work collaboratively with care staff
Why Join the Team
- Blue Light Card discounts on high street and online retailers
- Access to an exclusive staff benefits portal
- Ongoing internal training and clear progression pathways
- Staff recognition schemes
- Company pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen in the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced varied and appetising meals
- Cater for a range of dietary requirements including food allergies modified textures and specialist diets
- Maintain strict hygiene health and food safety standards in accordance with regulations
- Manage kitchen stock ordering and budgets efficiently
- Supervise train and support kitchen staff
- Collaborate with care staff to ensure residents preferences and needs are met
- Ensure food presentation is consistently of high quality and welcoming
Reference: WILL143199/MW
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Employment Type
Full-Time
