Gourmet Head Chef — Fresh Seasonal Menus, No Nights

Sterling Cross Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium care home in Woking is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join their team. In this permanent, full-time role, you will lead culinary operations focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients while designing innovative menus. Benefits include working in a brand-new kitchen, financial rewards for positive inspections, holiday discounts, and health support. You must have experience at the Head Chef level and be skilled in leading a team and understanding nutrition.

Benefits

Access to extensive holiday and leisure discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Health and wellbeing support

Monthly staff lottery for cash prizes

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as Head Chef or equivalent.
• Experience in leading and motivating a culinary team.
• Ability to design menus catering to health-related dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cover 4 or 5 day shifts per week with no nights required.
• Deal with fresh, seasonal ingredients and run a well-equipped kitchen.
• Prepare gourmet dishes while maintaining a better work balance.

Skills

Leading and motivating a team

Culinary expertise

Understanding of nutrition

Working with fresh seasonal food

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A premium care home in Woking is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join their team. In this permanent, full-time role, you will lead culinary operations focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients while designing innovative menus. Benefits include working in a brand-new kitchen, financial rewards for positive inspections, holiday discounts, and health support. You must have experience at the Head Chef level and be skilled in leading a team and understanding nutrition.