Head Chef

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes; Banstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Hallmark Rewards discount scheme

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, a family-run care provider, invites applications for a Head Chef to lead our culinary team across our English homes. You will craft nutritious menus using seasonal produce, uphold hotel/restaurant standards, and work with residents to tailor dishes to their tastes.

You will manage a small team, oversee budgeting and stock, ensure HACCP compliance, and champion exceptional dining experiences that support wellbeing and joy for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a culinary team.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Experience creating high-quality, nutritious menus.

Responsibilities

• Menu development tailored to residents' preferences.
• Create high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh produce.
• Lead, motivate and develop a culinary team.
• Manage budget within constraints while maintaining quality.
• Complete regular audits and stock control to minimise waste.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Culinary skills

Menu development

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications in culinary arts

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team as a Head Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. We believe in celebrating the privilege of aging and embracing it with open arms. Since our inception in 1997, we've been committed to delivering outstanding care across all our homes in England and Wales.

As a family-run provider, we understand the importance of nurturing relationships, and that's why our care revolves around family values. Each of our homes is equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team, ensuring a comfortable stay alongside the highest quality care available.

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a rewarding role where you can work with fresh seasonal food and make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated Head Chef to join our team at Hallmark Care Homes, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.

As a Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You'll have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored around our residents' preferences. Working with fresh produce, you'll cook high-quality and wholesome dishes, ensuring that every meal is cooked to the highest standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Tailor menus around residents' preferences and ensure person-centred hospitality.
• Culinary Excellence: Work with fresh produce to create high-quality and wholesome dishes that meet our residents' dietary needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, inspire, and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Budget Management: Work within budget constraints while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Audits and Stock Control: Complete regular audits and manage stock control to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

What Makes a Hallmark Care Home Head Chef

• Personable and Warm: You have a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents and create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications in culinary arts.
• Leadership Experience: Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a culinary team.
• Nutrition Knowledge: A good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Culinary Skills: Experience working with fresh seasonal food and creating appetising and nutritious menus.
• HACCP: Good understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.

Reap the Rewards

Your dedication and hard work will be celebrated with a competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. But that's not all! Here's what else you can expect:

• Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
• Exclusive Perks: Embrace our rewards and discount scheme – Hallmark Rewards.
• Balance is Key: Experience a fulfilling work-life balance, nurturing your well-being.

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.