Head Chef

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Bushby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Job summary

The Cinnamon Care Collection is seeking a Head Chef for Thurnby Fields, a luxurious care home opening September 2026 in Thurnby, Leicestershire. The role leads a kitchen team and delivers high-end meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The position offers £40,000 per year, company benefits, and full-time hours, with a focus on nutrition, dietary requirements, health and safety compliance, and exceptional resident dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF is required.
• Supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants.
• Monitor suppliers and ensure prices remain competitive; keep GM informed.
• Support cost-effective stock control to minimise waste.
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas per regulations.
• Assist General Manager with catering service complaints and issues.
• Participate in events to meet residents' nutrition, hydration and social needs.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organise workload

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF

Job description

Head Chef

£40,000 per annum plus Company Benefits, Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Thurnby Fields, Leicester – Opening September 2026!

Cinnamon Care are excited to be opening Thurnby Fields, a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Thurnby, Leicestershire. This home will offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities, which include 73 bedrooms and also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on‑site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That's why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new home. Our chefs will establish likes and dislikes and ensure that the home's menu cycle works for them. On occasions when this doesn't work they are happy to cook something different. Our chefs cater for modified and individual diets and have support at hand to seek advice and guidance if needed.

The standard of food that we require will be high‑end, beautifully presented, using fresh ingredients and locally sourced where available. We insist that every meal time is a truly enjoyable experience for our residents.

Overseeing and managing a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, you will ensure that all kitchen services are efficient, and that the required Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to within the department.

Additional Requirements of this role include:

• Monitoring the performance of suppliers and regularly check that their prices remain competitive, ensuring that the General Manager is kept informed accordingly.
• Support cost‑effective stock control systems and ensure these are in place to minimise waste.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure the management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Assist the General Manager in the resolution of any complaints concerning the catering service.
• Actively participate in events held in home, liaising with the General Manager and Activities Coordinator to ensure nutrition and hydration needs are met, as well as social aspects of such events.

Person Specification

This role involves working within a team which is committed to providing an excellent food service to the residents, having appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food and Hygiene or Catering Services.

Key Attributes

• Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Team player, self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills
• Reasonable access outside working hours in emergency situations