Head Chef

Norwich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Head Chef Luxury Care Home 16 per Hour Excellent Benefits

Our client is looking for a creative and dedicated HeadChef to join and lead the kitchen team at a well-established luxury care home. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Chef who wants to bring fresh ideas create nutritious and appealing meals and enhance the daily lives of residents through food.

As Head Chef youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality well-presented meals that meet a variety of dietary needs. Youll create menus that are both comforting and inspiring supporting residents health and wellbeing.

Quick Job Snapshot:

Pay: 16 per hour
Contract: Full-time permanent
Setting: Luxury residential care home for older adults

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

Stable kitchen service with predictable meal times rather than late-night hospitality hours
Opportunity to lead menu planning focused on nutrition and resident preferences
Paid breaks during shifts
Enhanced pay on bank holidays
Free DBS check
Blue Light Card providing retail and travel discounts
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

What Youll Need

Experience working as a Head Chef or senior chef
Experience working in a care home healthcare or similar catering environment
Knowledge of specialised diets such as soft textured or modified meals
Level 2 or above in Food Preparation Catering or Professional Cookery
Up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate
Good understanding of nutrition and dietary needs for older adults
Ability to manage kitchen organisation stock control and food safety standards

What Youll Do

Lead the day-to-day running of the care home kitchen and oversee food preparation
Plan and prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary and cultural requirements
Maintain high standards of food quality portion control and presentation
Monitor stock levels and manage kitchen ordering and deliveries
Ensure full compliance with food safety hygiene and sanitation regulations
Work with care staff and management to support a positive dining experience for residents

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview with the home management team. Feedback is provided following the interview process.

Reference: WILL216436/DB

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Job DescriptionHead Chef Luxury Care Home 16 per Hour Excellent BenefitsOur client is looking for a creative and dedicated HeadChef to join and lead the kitchen team at a well-established luxury care home. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Chef who wants to bring fresh ideas create nut...