Head Chef

Hartford Care; Alton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community organisation is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in providing delicious, nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to meet diverse dietary needs. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring personality suitable for a caring environment.
• Experience in leading a kitchen and managing team.
• Ability to create nutritious meals for various dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen service and team effectively.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for residents.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Leadership skills

Strong organisation and planning

Excellent communication skills

Ability to present appetising meals

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time / 40 hours per week

The Role

As a Head Chef, you will effectively run and manage the kitchen service and team members, provide home-cooked, nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for residents while ensuring good food hygiene is maintained at all times and regulations, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are preparing and cooking a three course meal, discussing with residents what they would like to see on next week's menu, doing a bread making activity session with residents, or carrying out a supervision with one of the kitchen team members, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

Are you an experienced Head Chef who is energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food?

Do you enjoy producing delicious, home-cooked foods that look and taste good?

Do you have effective leadership, delegation and prioritising skills and experience of leading a kitchen?

Are you caring, warm and understanding?

Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?

Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Ability to prepare, cook and present a variety of appetising and nutritious home-made meals
• An understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with different dietary requirements
• A good understanding of 'what good looks like' in terms of the dining and food experience
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check