Head Chef

Pure Care Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Woking is seeking an experienced Head Chef or Kitchen Manager for their elderly care home. You'll oversee the kitchen team to ensure nutritious meals are created for residents, catering to various dietary requirements. The role offers a starting salary of £18 per hour, with ongoing training and development. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen management experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working hours

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage a kitchen team.
• Experience in preparing nutritious meals.
• Ability to cater to various dietary preferences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen team and manage kitchen operations.
• Lead Sous Chef and Kitchen Assistants.
• Create balanced and nutritious meals for residents.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a Care Home setting

Managing Kitchen Team

Catering to dietary requirements

Job description

Pure Care are currently seeking an experienced, caring and dedicated Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our catering team in a modern, 30 bedded elderly care home in Woking.

Vacancy Reference - PK62680 (Care Home Head Chef)

• 18+ per hour ( 37,440+ per annum)
• 40 hours per week across 4 days
• Alternate weekends (one on, one off)
• Support of Kitchen Assistants whilst on shift

This 30 bedded Residential Care Home was fully renovated only a few years ago and offers a warm and welcoming setting for all residents and visitors. Residents have access to attractive communal lounges and dining rooms, as well as a well-maintained garden with outdoor seating to be enjoyed.

The role of the Head Chef is to oversee the kitchen team and to lead the Sous Chef and Kitchen Assistants to create balanced and nutritious meals for all residents at the home. You will cater to all preferences and dietary requirements, using local and fresh produce where possible. The Care Home believes that a fundamental part of living is eating well, and their restaurant style dining room provides residents with the culinary experience they deserve

Head Chef candidates will ideally have a Food Hygiene Certificateand previous experience of working in a Care Home setting or similar environment. Previous Care Home and IDDSI experience would be advantageous.

The role would suit an experienced Care Home Sous-Chef looking to build on existing managerial skills and run their own kitchen, or an established Head Chef or Kitchen Manager looking to join a fun and supportive staff team.

What we can offer the new Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

• 18+ per hour starting salary
• 40 hours per week (Approx 7:30am-5:30pm, some flexibility)
• Ongoing training and development

For more information on this Care Home Head Chef position please call Phil King on (phone number removed).