Head Chef

HC One; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HC One as a Head Chef, where kindness and care form the core of our culinary team. You will manage meal preparation, ensuring the nutritional needs of residents are met while leading a team and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Bring your culinary expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while enjoying extensive benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible access to pay

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP online service

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care'

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality is essential.
• Requires understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Ability to follow recipes and communicate kindly with Residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team to cook nutritious meals for Residents.
• Oversee food stock and optimize the kitchen budget.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Organization skills

Positive energy

Communication

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

In your role as a Head Chef at HC One, you'll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them, with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Head Chef, you will manage the kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You'll provide great choices, considering cultural preferences and dietary requirements. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, or liaising with support teams on nutrition standards, your focus will always be on Resident wellbeing.

HC-One is looking for a Head Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, and understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond qualifications, we value your positive energy, ability to get along with people, organization skills, and knack for following recipes. You should communicate considerately and kindly with Residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional related training. You must also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

We provide full training, offering you a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits supporting your physical and psychological well-being. We invest in our colleagues with additional support and benefits, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 GP consultations
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusive working practices, reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process to start your journey with us promptly.