Group Executive Chef

South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home company in Worthing is seeking a Group Executive Chef to oversee meal quality across its homes. This role requires an inspiring leader with a passion for food and nutrition, ensuring high standards and innovative dishes for residents. You'll manage a large kitchen team, handle ingredient planning, and maintain hygiene standards, all while fostering a positive dining experience for the elderly community.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to earned wages before payday

Contributory pension scheme

Health shield employee assistance program

Free DBS and uniforms

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience managing a kitchen operation with 400 covers.
• Inspiring leader of a department of over 50 kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality meals across multiple locations.
• Plan ingredients, conduct kitchen audits, and train staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Hygiene

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 2 Chef (Professional Cooking)

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

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South Coast Nursing Homes is an established and successful, family-owned and managed care home company, with a head office based in Worthing, West Sussex.

We currently operate 9 homes across East and West Sussex, offering 411 beds. Each registered home provides high standards of resident care and comfort, 24/7, for both long and short-term stays.

Reporting to our People and Business Executive, this role is part of the Senior Leadership Team. It involves leading a team of Head Chefs/Chefs and other catering professionals to deliver outstanding, home-cooked, nutritious meals across our portfolio. Recognizing the importance of dining in a care setting, the Executive Chef will ensure high-quality menu options are available daily, inspiring their team through leadership, training, and guidance.

The Executive Chef will continuously seek to enhance the food offering, creating innovative dishes that delight residents, including considerations for presentation, cleanliness, and hygiene.

This role covers all our homes from Seaford to East Preston and Haywards Heath. Maintaining consistent high standards across all locations is vital.

Additional responsibilities include ingredient planning and purchasing, monthly kitchen audits, equipment training, and engaging with kitchen staff to uphold standards and vision.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Knowledge

• Inspiring leader of a department of over 50 kitchen staff.
• Level 2 Chef (Professional Cooking) qualification minimum.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing an operation with approximately 400 covers.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification or higher.
• Clean driving license.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in care home catering and understanding of residents' individual needs.

What We Are Looking For

• A dedicated leader committed to high standards of food quality.
• Resilient, ethical, and inspiring.
• Ability to think quickly and handle multiple tasks, including hands-on involvement when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Passion for food and nutrition for the elderly community.

What’s In It For You

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to earned wages before payday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health shield employee assistance program.
• Free DBS and uniforms.

At South Coast Nursing Homes, we value diversity and promote an inclusive, respectful, and equal environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.