Executive Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,752 - 26,708; 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 in Lowestoft is seeking a committed Head Chef for a care home providing residential, nursing and dementia care. You will lead the kitchen, design menus, and ensure high culinary standards while complying with health and safety guidelines.

This full-time role offers an hourly rate of £16.50 with pension, training, enhanced bank holiday rates, staff recognition, uniform provided, and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar care setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Lead kitchen staff, plan menus, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Train staff and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary degree

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Time management

Health & safety

Staff training

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.

This is a magnificent care home providing exceptional residential, nursing and dementia care in the heart of Lowestoft's residential community.

Requirements

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

Key Duties

• Play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence.
• Manage the kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, menu planning, and maintain compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Train staff, ensuring commitment to health and safety standards, and uphold a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Salary and Benefits

The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of £16.50 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working on a mix of shifts. 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