Executive Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Tetford; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 30,307; 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 assisting a premier health care provider in recruiting a Head Chef for a care home in Thetford, Norfolk. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, and ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents while upholding high culinary standards.

The role is permanent, full-time, days only, with a competitive £19.00 per hour. Benefits include a pension, induction and training, enhanced holiday rates, recognition schemes, paid breaks, uniform, refer-a-friend, enhanced DBS costs,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a care setting.
• Strong leadership to manage kitchen staff and ensure nutrition standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents at a high culinary standard.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food prep, menu planning, and health & safety compliance.
• Train and supervise staff, maintain an organized, compliant kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

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

This is a purpose built care home designed for older people requiring general or dementia residential and nursing 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 £19.00 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 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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