Head Chef

Runwood Care Homes; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Bournemouth is seeking a passionate Head Chef to join their Hospitality team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard meals while having the opportunity to create well-balanced menus with resident input. We are looking for someone motivated by quality and high standards to provide exceptional hospitality. The position offers a supportive work environment with training opportunities and benefits focussed on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary management and kitchen environment.
• Ability to create nutritious and flavoursome menus.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals.
• Ensure involvement of residents in menu creation.
• Maintain high standards in food quality.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu creation

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Head Chef

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Care Home: Elizabeth House

Hours per week: 35 (4 days per week) / Alternative weekends

Salary: £15.50 to £16 an hour

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, whilst liaising with residents to ensure they are involved in the menu creations. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Head Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care