Head Chef

Reed; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Haslemere is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and provide high-quality meals for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Catering Services. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, access to a pension, and on-site gym facilities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to Blue Light scheme

Access to a pension

Free staff car parking

Subsided meals

Uniforms provided

Access to on-site gym facilities

Discount on musculoskeletal physio

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 3 in Catering Services required.
• Experience in managing a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering for 65 people daily, including patients and staff.
• Ensure high-quality meal presentation and service delivery.
• Lead and develop kitchen team with a positive energy.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Leadership

Health and Safety compliance

Team development

Education

NVQ level 3 in Catering Services

Level 3 in Food Hygiene

Job description

Role: Head Chef

Salary Competitive up to £40,000 depending on experience

Hours: (Full time 37.5 hours) - Weekdays hours 7.30 - 6pm working either an early or a late. One day off in the week and every other weekend you will be rota'd on . Weekend hours are 8-6pm. You will receive an enhanced rate of pay over the weekend to increase your earning potential

Closing date: 5th December 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 8th December

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Heading up the Kitchen for a company who offer the provision of neurorehabilitation for patients. You will be responsible for looking after the catering of 65 people per day including patients and staff. This is a key post putting nutritious, well presented food and impeccable service delivery front and centre to ensure patients, staff and carers receive high quality and welcoming meals and beverages throughout the day.

About you: We are looking for an energetic, self-directed and ambitious Chef with a background in restaurant standard food and a mastery of culinary techniques consistent with an exceptional dining experience. You should be a confident leader who is well versed in managing a busy kitchen with a minimum of NVQ level 3 In Catering Services, a Level 3 in Food Hygiene, Supervisory Experience, good knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety. In addition, you will understand texture modification (IDSSI) and Management of Allergens would be an advantage. You will have a track record in supporting, enabling and developing the team, bringing a positive energy to the services within your area of responsibility.

In return youwill be offered a range of benefits including no unsociable hours and no split shifts to ensure work life balance.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Access to Blue Light scheme
• Access to a pension
• Free staff car parking
• Subsided meals
• Uniforms provided
• Access to on-site gym facilities
• Discount on musculoskeletal physio

If you are interested in applying, please do so asap and I will be in touch