Head Chef

Quantum; Bushey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations. You will be responsible for creating nutritious meals that cater to residents' dietary needs, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role offers competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and comprehensive training from day one. If you're committed to maintaining high food quality standards, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with enhancements

Career development opportunities

In-house training

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Referrals scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for creating nutritious meals.
• Excellent leadership abilities with experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement menus that meet the nutritional needs of residents.
• Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Head Chef to join our team at Quantum Care. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation of nutritious and delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents. Your leadership will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of food quality and service.,

About the Company

Quantum Care is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals and their families through our specialized residential, dementia, and day care services. With purpose-built care homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex, we prioritize independence and quality of life for our residents while valuing our staff as essential to our mission.

If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement menus that meet the nutritional needs of residents while considering dietary restrictions.
• Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
• Maintain inventory control and manage food costs effectively.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times.
• Collaborate with care staff to understand residents' preferences and dietary requirements.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for creating nutritious meals.
• Excellent leadership abilities with experience in team management.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across various departments.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones.
• First class in house training provided from day one.
• Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
• Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years' service).
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• Access to retail discounts and offers.
• Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral