Executive Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and paid training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a prestigious nursing home in Knutsford, Cheshire. You will lead a team to deliver nutritious, chef‑level meals, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role is a permanent full‑time position, offering 40 hours per week on day shifts. An attractive salary of £16.50 per hour (£34,320 per annum) and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and menu planning.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents to high culinary standards.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, menu planning, and health and safety compliance.
• Train staff and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Food safety

Training staff

Culinary expertise

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Knutsford, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This nursing home provides a range of care services, including: nursing care, dementia care, residential care, respite care, end of life care, and convalescence care

**To be considered for this position you must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting**

As the Head Chef your key duties include:

• You will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence
• Responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
• Play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Culinary degree or relevant certification
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of £16.50 per hour and the annual salary is £34,320 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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