Head Chef

£25,500 per annum

Our client, a calm and peaceful 25 bedded Care home is looking for a passionate, hard-working Head Chef to join the team. The role offers a salary of £25,500 per annum for 40 hours a week with a 7:00 am start. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to creating nutritious and delicious meals for the residents and have strong leadership skills to manage the kitchen team.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, particularly in a care home or similar environment
• Certification in food safety and kitchen management
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements, especially for elderly residents
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently

What’s On Offer

• Employee assistance programme
• Onsite parking
• Company pension scheme
• Support with CPD and progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing menus to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of the residents
• Overseeing kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and serving
• Managing inventory, orders, and budget to maintain cost-effectiveness
• Training and supervising kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food production and service
• Adhering to health and safety regulations and maintaining kitchen cleanliness

Reference: WILL125743/CO

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