Head Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Eye; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Eye, Suffolk is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals in a purpose-built care home. The role includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing nutritious meals. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £16.00 per hour with various benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents.
• Manage kitchen staff and oversee food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

Overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Head Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Eye, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This care home is a purpose built unit for residents who have dementia. It is a converted Victorian country house with accommodation.

To be considered for this position you must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting

Responsibilities

• You will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence
• Responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
• Play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or relevant certification
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Salary and Benefits

The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of £16.00 per hour and the annual salary is £33,280 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on #removed# or send your CV