Culinary Care Lead

SeeMeHired; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness organization in York seeks a Culinary Care Lead to enhance dining experiences for individuals with age-related needs. This role combines hands-on chef duties with leadership to ensure every meal served is nutritious, culturally sensitive, and beautifully presented. Responsibilities include menu design, team development, and compliance with health and safety standards. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and support for professional growth, fostering an environment of compassion and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vacation and Paid time off

Continuous professional development

Free counseling and mental health resources

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef duties including meal production and preparation.
• Leadership skills and staff management experience.
• Understanding of person-centered nutrition and IDDSI compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional dining experiences that enhance wellbeing.
• Manage stock, ordering, and budget responsibilities.
• Ensure safety and compliance in kitchen and dining environments.

Job description

The Culinary Care Lead is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience that enhances safety, wellbeing, identity, culture, dignity and joy. Dining is at the heart of home life - it shapes comfort, emotional security and a sense of belonging. This role ensures that every meal served in the home is safe, nutritious, culturally sensitive and beautifully presented. It also sets the tone for hospitality, warmth and connection within the home You are not simply a chef; you are a hospitality ambassador, a nutritional safety guardian, a culture-setter, and a visible leader within the home. You influence resident experience, clinical safety and the emotional atmosphere of mealtimes.,

Responsibilities

• Leadership, Culture & Team Development
• Hands-On Chef Duties & Meal Production (Daily)
• CHG Dining Philosophy
• High-Quality Meal Preparation & Presentation
• Presence in Dining Rooms
• Person-Centred Nutrition & IDDSI Compliance
• Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusive Food Practices
• Seasonal Menu Design, Co-Design & Pictorial Menus
• Dining Experience & Hospitality Standards
• Family Engagement & Resident Partnership
• Stock, Ordering & Budget Management
• Kitchen Safety, Compliance & Environmental Excellence
• Nourish Digital Governance Responsibilities
• Governance & Quality Contribution
• Dining Experience Standards Book
• Innovation & External Best Practice
• Crisis Preparedness & Calm Operational Leadership
• Ambience Leadership With Resident Experience Manager

Vision & Company Overview

Constantia Healthcare Group is a small yet robust organisation caring for people with age-related needs and complex care and support requirements. We ensure that the person we care for is at the centre of everything we do and, we ensure our colleagues are well supported, appreciated and invested in. At Constantia we want our organisation to work for the people we care for and our colleagues. We are an organisation that strives for excellence and accepts nothing less. We are continuously looking to invest in our services and in our teams.

Constantia Care's culture is built on a foundation of compassion, dignity, and professional excellence. They believe in a person-centered approach, prioritizing each client's independence and well-being. This is achieved by fostering an environment of trust and open communication with clients, their families, and staff. The company invests heavily in its caregivers, providing ongoing training and 24/7 support. This commitment to making lives better—for both those they care for and those who provide the care—shapes every interaction and ensures a high standard of service.

Benefits

Constantia Care provides caregivers with a comprehensive benefits package focused on both professional growth and personal well-being. They offer competitive pay based on the real living wage, continuous professional development through training, a 24/7 helpline, free counselling and mental health resources, a special birthday treat, a paid day off for volunteering, exclusive employee discounts, and a workplace pension scheme.

• Vacation and Paid time off
• Competitive salary