Head Chef

Meridian Business Support; Campsea Ashe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef to join a nursing home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. This pivotal role involves managing the kitchen, preparing nutritious meals, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a Head Chef, strong leadership abilities, and a culinary qualification. The position offers full-time hours and a competitive rate of £16.50 per hour. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar setting as a Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and oversee food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Plan menus and provide nutritious meals for residents.

Skills

Proven experience as a Head Chef

Strong leadership and team management skills

Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to train and supervise staff

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent

Job description

Head Chef

£16.50 per hour – Full time hours – Nursing Home based role – Woodbridge, Suffolk

As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills and attributes:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and qualification:

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.