Head Chef

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

Job summary

A hospitality service provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Head Chef to join their team. This role offers the chance to create high-quality, balanced meals while focusing on resident preferences and input. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food quality and possess strong leadership skills, maintaining high standards in a supportive environment. Benefits include 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check

Uniform provided

Support for NVQs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, especially in a head chef role.
• Ability to create balanced and nutritious menus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals.
• Create diverse and flavoursome menus with resident input.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Nutritional menu creation

High standards in food quality

Strong leadership skills

Job description

Head Chef
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Head Chef

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 NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company