Head Chef

HC One; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Head Chef at a leading care home provider, you will manage the kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals, ensuring resident wellbeing through dietary considerations. Your role will involve training, stock management, and maintaining high hygiene standards while fostering a positive kitchen environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Qualifications

• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious meals.
• Consider cultural preferences and dietary requirements.

Skills

Positive energy

Kind communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality

Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

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 influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories, just like everyone else. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Your responsibilities will include managing the kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You'll provide a variety of options, considering cultural preferences and dietary requirements. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, or liaising with support teams on nutrition standards, Resident wellbeing will always be your top priority.

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 skills

Additional Requirements

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

Benefits and Training

We offer full training and a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and career development, including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight 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 for you and your children under 16
• Access to discounts and wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes and referral bonuses

We are committed to inclusive practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.