Head Chef

TipTopJob; Holt; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Induction & training

Bank holiday rates

Employee awards

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS

Years of service rewards

Job summary

The Head Chef role at TipTopJob is based in Holt, Norfolk, at a flagship care home delivering residential, dementia, respite and nursing care. You will lead the kitchen, ensuring nutritious menus and high culinary standards while managing staff and maintaining health and safety compliance.

We seek provenHead Chef or Executive Chef experience in similar settings, with willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The position offers full-time hours and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification required or preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents at the care home.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food prep, menu planning and safety compliance.
• Train staff and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nutrition knowledge

Health & safety

Time management

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Head Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Holt, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

The latest flagship nursing home in historic Holt is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities. We are proud to offer residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a beautiful and well:designed setting

To be considered for this position you must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting

As The Head Chef Your Key Duties Include

• You will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well:balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence


• Responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations


• Play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well:organised kitchen environment

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role

• Culinary degree or relevant certification


• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures


• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of GBP19.50 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Pension scheme


• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects


• Enhanced rates for bank holidays


• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)


• Paid breaks


• Uniform provided


• Refer a friend scheme


• Costs for an enhanced DBS


• Rewards for years of service