Head Chef

Care UK Plc; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Haverhill is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations, menu design, and adherence to food safety. This role offers excellent training and development opportunities, focusing on providing nutritious meals for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and be committed to creating a caring environment for residents. Benefits include alternative working hours and robust career development support.

Benefits

Career development

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Wagestream - access your wages anytime

Wellbeing support

Online and in-store discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing operations.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and manage the team effectively.
• Design and plan menus according to dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and food safety standards.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

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.

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

• Alternate weekend and social‑friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discountsAnnual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time

Career Development

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