Head Chef

Care Uk; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead our fast-paced kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal menus for residents.

You will manage a team, design menus, control stock and costs, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety standards across all service.

We offer flexible scheduling, training through our Catering Academy, and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design nutritious, diet-sensitive menus for residents.
• Strong stock, cost, and menu planning skills.
• Proven knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Training & 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.

Join our team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

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

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs 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.