Head Chef

HC One; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HC One as a Head Chef and make a difference in the lives of our Residents. You'll manage a kitchen team to provide nutritious meals, considering dietary needs and cultural preferences. With full training and support, enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, paid DBS, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts of 8 hours or more

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care'

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery required.
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate necessary.
• Understanding of food safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious meals.
• Ensure meals meet cultural preferences and dietary needs.
• Oversee food stock and budget management.

Skills

Positive energy

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality

Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef

In your role as a Head Chef at HC One, you'll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Head Chef, you will manage the kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You'll provide great choices, considering cultural preferences and dietary requirements. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, or liaising with support teams on nutrition standards, your focus will always be on Resident wellbeing.

Qualifications and Skills

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
• Positive energy and ability to get along with people
• Organized, autonomous, and able to follow recipes accurately
• Considerate and kind communication with Residents and colleagues

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

Benefits and Training

We will provide full training and support your development. Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of 8 hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service
• Colleague discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Our Commitment

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process to start your journey with us.