Head Chef

Care UK; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Apprenticeship scheme

Discounts

Wagestream wage access

Job summary

Care UK in Horley is seeking a Head Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and emphasis on fresh seasonal produce to lead our kitchen teams in a care home setting.

You will design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and mentor staff for development. Care UK offers training and apprenticeship opportunities, weekend rotation, discounts, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen team.
• Ability to design nutritious menus for residents.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and food cost.
• Proven Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Experience training and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock and food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HSE.
• Train and develop staff to their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff development

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 discounts
• Annual 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 programs 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.