Care Home Head Chef

Enhance; Colchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a team and provide high-quality meals. This full-time role involves working 40 hours a week, contributing to residents' well-being through excellent food and catering to diverse dietary needs. The position offers career progression and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days' paid holiday

Opportunities for career progression

Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary

Personal development opportunities

Professional one-day cookery courses

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as Chef Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 5 in a care home.
• Provide high-quality, home-cooked meals catering to dietary needs.
• Enhance catering provision in collaboration with the on-site team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Catering

Job description

Care Home Head Chef - Care Home Setting, Colchester

Salary: £32,500 per annum

Mon - Fri
40 hours

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead and motivate a team of 5 within our care home in Colchester. You will be responsible for providing high-quality, home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients, catering to a diverse range of dietary needs and preferences.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across various shifts to meet the needs of the service. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to become a significant part of our residents' daily lives, contributing to their well-being through excellent food. You will also work closely with the on-site team to further develop and enhance our catering provision.

Benefits:

• 28 days' paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
• Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Professional one-day cookery courses.

Our Culture:

• Our ability to provide excellent support both locally and nationally
• To produce locally sourced foods as close to service time as possible
• To provide an environment in which all our employees develop to their full potential
• To always deliver on our promises, to offer our clients a catering service which is based on trust and partnership

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Chef Manager: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person