Head Chef

TipTopJob; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a talented Head Chef for a nursing home in Norfolk. The role includes managing kitchen operations, ensuring culinary excellence, and training staff. Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Paid Training

Holiday Enhancements

Recognition Schemes

Paid Breaks

Uniform

Referral Bonuses

DBS Costs

Long Service Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing nutritious, well-balanced meals ensuring culinary excellence.
• Managing kitchen staff, overseeing food prep, menu planning, and health & safety compliance.
• Training staff and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Head Chef

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home in Norfolk. This role is with one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering specialized residential, nursing, and dementia care in a peaceful environment.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Providing nutritious, well-balanced meals ensuring culinary excellence.
2. Managing kitchen staff, overseeing food prep, menu planning, and health & safety compliance.
3. Training staff and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Culinary degree or relevant certification
• Knowledge of nutrition and food safety regulations
• Leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage time effectively
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Benefits

The role offers an hourly rate of GBP16.00, totaling GBP33,280 annually, with full-time hours (40/week). Benefits include pension, paid training, holiday enhancements, recognition schemes, paid breaks, uniform, referral bonuses, DBS costs, and long service rewards.

Additional Details

Reference ID: 6994

To apply, call 638 or send your CV.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Healthcare