Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Boston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you'll lead a dedicated kitchen team in creating nutritious meals for residents. This role emphasizes kindness and individual care, allowing you to make a real difference in people's lives. You'll manage food stock, budgets, and collaborate with support teams to meet dietary needs. With comprehensive training and a variety of benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, this is a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. Embrace the opportunity to contribute positively to the wellbeing of residents while advancing your culinary career.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery required.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals tailored to Residents' preferences.
• Optimize budgets and manage food stock while ensuring nutrition standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Abilities

Recipe-Following Precision

Positive Energy

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality

Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Join HC One as a Head Chef

At HC One, we value kindness above all. It influences every aspect of our care homes, including Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist services. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

As a Head Chef, you will manage the kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals tailored to Residents' preferences, including cultural and dietary needs. Your responsibilities include managing food stock, optimizing budgets, and liaising with support teams to ensure nutrition standards are met—all with Resident wellbeing as the priority.

Qualifications required include an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, and knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. We seek candidates with positive energy, strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, recipe-following precision, and a considerate, kind approach when communicating.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. All staff must attend safeguarding training and be prepared to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.

We offer comprehensive training and a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth, including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities, including support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts on high street brands
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful hire

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process so you can start making a difference from day one.