Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Coventry is seeking a Head Chef to join their hospitality team. The role offers the opportunity to create hotel-standard meals while engaging residents in menu decisions. This position emphasizes quality and high standards and provides autonomy in the kitchen. The company offers benefits such as 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, and ongoing training. Ideal candidates will possess strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to create balanced and nutritious menus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals to residents.
• Create and design menus in collaboration with residents.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure food safety.

Skills

Creativity in menu development

Passion for quality and high standards

Ability to work well in a team

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Head Chef

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Care Home: Elizabeth House

Hours per week: 35 (4 days per week) / Alternative weekends

Salary: £15.50 to £16 an hour

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 NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care