Head Chef

Care UK Plc; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a kitchen team. Responsibilities include menu design, training staff, and ensuring food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fast-paced kitchens and a passion for sharing nutritious meals with residents. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Wellbeing support

Access to wages anytime through Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a kitchen team.
• Ability to develop diet sensitive meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in kitchen operations.
• Develop nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership in a kitchen environment

Menu design and planning

Food safety compliance

Stock management

Team training and development

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*
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual 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.