Head Chef

Care UK Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their team. This role involves leading kitchen operations, designing nutritious meals catered to residents' needs, and managing stock control while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent training opportunities and career development. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving residents' lives every day.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development programs

Online and in-store discounts

Wellbeing support

Access to wages anytime via Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen operations and managing teams.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals catering to residents' requirements.
• Knowledge of food cost guidelines and stock control measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team for smooth operations.
• Develop diet-sensitive meals based on resident needs.
• Design and plan menus while managing food costs.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety compliance

Job description

Are you a chef with experience in a fast‑paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award‑winning care provider as a Head Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet‑sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• Menu design and planning
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social‑friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discountsAnnual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programmes for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high‑quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.