Head Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Holt; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Head Chef at a prestigious care home in Holt, Norfolk. This role is ideal for a culinary professional eager to create nutritious meals while leading a team to maintain high standards of culinary excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of generous benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contribution and provides opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about food and care, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious meals while ensuring culinary excellence.
• Manage kitchen staff and oversee food preparation and menu planning.

Skills

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to train and supervise staff

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 UK's 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

The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of £18.00 per hour and the annual salary is £37,440 per annum.We currently have permanent vacancies for a mix of shifts available.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

Reference ID: 6934

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV