Care Kitchen Leader - Head Chef (12-Month Contract)

Cygnet Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £14.44

Increase after 3 months to £14.74

Coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Blue light discount

Free meals on site

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Cygnet Raglan House. The role involves liaising with nursing staff, planning menus, and ensuring high-quality meals for residents in a 25-bed rehabilitation service.

This fixed-term contract runs up to 12 months, with 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Salary starts at £14.44 per hour, increasing to £14.74 after 3 months, plus benefits including coaching, supervision, and on-site amenities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector preferred.
• Advanced food hygiene certificate required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

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

Team management

Menu planning

Budget management

Stock ordering

Communication

Education

Advanced food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Cygnet Raglan House. The role involves liaising with nursing staff, planning menus, and ensuring high-quality meals for residents in a 25-bed rehabilitation service.

This fixed-term contract runs up to 12 months, with 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Salary starts at £14.44 per hour, increasing to £14.74 after 3 months, plus benefits including coaching, supervision, and on-site amenities.