Head Chef

Cinnamon Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Greater London is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the kitchen operations in a luxury care home. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality meal preparation, manage the kitchen team, and maintain Health and Safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £43,000 per annum, along with additional company benefits. Join a top-rated company recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and commitment to resident satisfaction.

Benefits

Company benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end cooking, ideally in a care home setting.
• Ability to cater for individual dietary needs.
• Strong management skills to oversee kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage and support kitchen team efficiency.
• Implement Health and Safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

High-end meal presentation

Menu planning for diverse diets

Health and Safety compliance

Team management

Job description

Head Chef

Up to £43,000 per annum dependent on experience & qualifications plus company benefits

Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded ‘One of the UK's Best Companies to Work For'

Rokewood Court is a luxury 64 bedded care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in care and support.

At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That's why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new home. Our chefs will establish likes and dislikes and ensure that the home's menu cycle works for them. On occasions when this doesn't work they are happy to cook something different. Our chefs cater for modified and individual diets and have support at hand to seek advice and guidance if needed.

The standard of food that we require will be high-end, beautifully presented, using fresh ingredients and locally sourced where available. We insist that every meal time is a truly enjoyable experience for our residents.

Overseeing and managing a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, you will ensure that all kitchen services are efficient, and that the required Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to within the department.

Additional requirements of this role include :

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