Care Kitchen Lead: Head Chef, 40h/wk, Fixed-Term

Cygnet; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on site

On-site benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Raglan House in Smethwick is seeking a Head Chef with a genuine passion for food to lead the kitchen team at this 25-bed high-support inpatient service for women. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals and a positive dining experience for residents.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you will plan menus, order supplies, manage budgets and ensure meals meet high standards while maintaining COSHH and hygiene compliance. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector preferred.
• Advanced food hygiene certificate.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Able to manage budgets and plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs.
• Order food supplies, plan & review menus.
• Prepare, cook & serve food of the highest standard.
• Organise work rotas, manage budgets & kitchen staff.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room.
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards & food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure record-keeping is accurate & complies with regulations & Cygnet procedures.
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Stock ordering

Food hygiene

Education

Advanced food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Raglan House in Smethwick is seeking a Head Chef with a genuine passion for food to lead the kitchen team at this 25-bed high-support inpatient service for women. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals and a positive dining experience for residents.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you will plan menus, order supplies, manage budgets and ensure meals meet high standards while maintaining COSHH and hygiene compliance. DBS check is required.