Head Chef

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home group in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head Chef. You will manage a full kitchen team, ensuring high-end food quality and compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience, relevant culinary qualifications, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,000 per annum and various company benefits.

Benefits

Company benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a culinary setting.
• Relevant qualifications for Food and Hygiene.
• Ability to manage a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a full kitchen team.
• Monitor supplier performance and prices.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification

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:

• Monitoring the performance of suppliers and regularly check that their prices remain competitive, ensuring that the General Manager is kept informed accordingly.
• Support cost‑effective stock control systems and ensure these are in place to minimise waste.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure the management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Assist the General Manager in the resolution of any complaints concerning the catering service. Actively participate in events held in home, liaising with the General Manager and Activities Coordinator to ensure nutrition and hydration needs are met, as well as social aspects of such events.

Person Specification:

This role involves working within a team which is committed to providing an excellent food service to the residents, having appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food and Hygiene or Catering Services.

Key Attributes:

• Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Team player, self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills
• Reasonable access outside working hours in emergency situations