Job Description
Head Chef Nursing Home CateringHours No Evenings
Our client is looking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a beautiful care home setting surrounded by stunning gardens. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef to design and deliver menus that balance nutrition flavour and presentation supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults.
With no evening shifts and a supportive working environment this role offers the chance to combine professional creativity with a better work-life balance.
What Were Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready for the next step.
- Ideally experience working in a nursing home care home or similar healthcare environment.
- Excellent knowledge of nutrition special diets allergies and hydration.
- Strong leadership organisation and kitchen management skills.
- Ability to create appealing nutritious and high-quality meals for older adults.
- Food hygiene and safety certifications (or willingness to update as required).
Perks Benefits & Reasons to Join:
- 40 hours per week with no evening shifts.
- Pension scheme.
- Access to a dedicated training academy.
- Long service awards recognising your commitment.
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
- Staff benefits portal with a range of discounts and offers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals in a care home setting.
- Plan and prepare seasonal menus that cater for a variety of dietary needs including allergies modified textures and hydration requirements.
- Ensure meals meet both nutritional standards and a fine dining presentation.
- Oversee food safety hygiene and kitchen compliance.
- Manage stock ordering and kitchen budgets effectively.
- Provide training and guidance to kitchen staff fostering a positive team environment.
- Work collaboratively with care staff to support residents health and wellbeing through tailored diets.
Reference: WILL176388/JR
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