Head Chef

Goldmills Recruitment Ltd; Aylsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious care home in Aylsham is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and enhance the dining experience for residents. The successful candidate will lead a culinary team while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Proven experience in catering and strong leadership skills are essential. This role offers a four-day work week with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering environment.
• Intermediate or Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Advanced knowledge of handling kitchen equipment, including knives.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of achieving food margins.
• Comprehensive understanding of H.A.C.C.P and its implementation.
• Experience in menu writing, planning, and costing.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ideally have a DBS or willing to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present meals to high standards.
• Efficiently manage kitchen budgets and resources.
• Ensure adherence to H.A.C.C.P, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene standards.
• Train, develop, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Plan and cost menus that cater to diverse dietary needs.
• Monitor and control stock levels.
• Attend resident meetings for feedback on the food service.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Hygiene Certification

Equipment Proficiency

Leadership

H.A.C.C.P Knowledge

Menu Planning

Communication

Caring Nature

Job description

Head Chef Position Available at a Leading Care Home- 4 days per week

Are you a culinary expert with a passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals? A prestigious care home is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead its kitchen team and elevate the dining experience for its residents.

Pay and Schedule

• Salary: £15 - £16 an hour DOE
• Shift Times: 7am - 5pm, 4 days per week
• Weekend Requirement: Working every other weekend

Why This Role Stands Out

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing meals that meet their dietary and nutritional needs.
• Leadership: Lead a team of kitchen staff, inspiring and motivating them to deliver exceptional food service.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to further hone your culinary and leadership skills.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a caring and supportive community that values your contributions.
• Four day work week

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Excellence: Prepare, cook, portion, and present meals to high standards.
• Budget Management: Efficiently manage kitchen budgets and resources.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to H.A.C.C.P, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene standards.
• Team Leadership: Train, develop, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team.
• Menu Development: Plan and cost menus that cater to the diverse dietary needs of residents.
• Stock Control: Monitor and control stock levels, ensuring proper rotation and minimal wastage.
• Customer Feedback: Attend resident meetings to receive and act on feedback regarding the food service.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Catering Experience: Proven experience in a catering environment.
• Food Hygiene Certification: Intermediate or Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Equipment Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of handling kitchen equipment, including knives.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a track record of achieving food margins.
• H.A.C.C.P Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of H.A.C.C.P and its implementation.
• Menu Planning: Experience in menu writing, planning, and costing.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Caring Nature: Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.

Desirable Skills

• Nutritional Knowledge: Previous experience working with nutritional information.

Additional Requirements

• DBS: Ideally have a DBS or willing to undertake one

This role offers a unique blend of culinary creativity, leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. If you are a dedicated chef with a passion for excellence and a caring heart, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Apply now to join a team that values quality, care, and culinary expertise.