Head Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Holt; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Induction and training

Higher bank holiday rates

Employee recognition

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS

Long service rewards

Descripción de la vacante

Jupiter Recruitment is helping an exceptional care home in Holt, Norfolk recruit a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, plan menus, and provide nutritious meals for residents.

You will manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation and safety, and collaborate with care teams to maintain high standards. A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred, and flexible hours including weekends are required.

Formación

• Proven Head Chef or Executive Chef experience in a care setting.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and plan menus.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the kitchen and ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation and menu planning.
• Train staff and uphold health and safety standards in a well-organised kitchen.

Conocimientos

Head Chef experience

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Educación

Culinary degree or certificate

Descripción del empleo

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 £19.50 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

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