Head Chef

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working hours

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Optional healthcare

Hallmark Rewards discounts

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering hotel/restaurant standards within a care-home setting. You will work with fresh seasonal produce, create nutritious, flavoursome menus, and enjoy full autonomy over menu design while ensuring meals meet residents' dietary needs.

This permanent role offers a balanced schedule with no late-night shifts or every weekend, opportunities for training, a supportive team, 28 days annual leave, and a

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications in culinary arts.
• Experience leading, motivating and inspiring a culinary team.
• Good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food and creating appetising and nutritious menus.

Responsibilities

• Menu development tailored around residents' preferences and ensure person-centred hospitality.
• Culinary excellence: work with fresh produce to create high-quality and wholesome dishes that meet dietary needs.
• Lead, motivate, inspire, and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Budget management within constraints while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Audits and stock control to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Culinary skills

Menu development

People management

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ in culinary arts

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team as a Head Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

Position: Head Chef

Type: Permanent

How does it sound to work as a Head Chef without working late nights or every other weekend !

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full.

Our amazing luxury homes are equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated teams who deliver exceptional service to our residents.

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a rewarding role where you can work with fresh seasonal food and make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated Head Chef to join our team at Hallmark Care Homes, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.

As a Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You'll have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored around our residents' preferences. Working with fresh produce, you'll cook high-quality and wholesome dishes, ensuring that every meal is cooked to the highest standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Tailor menus around residents' preferences and ensure person-centred hospitality.
• Culinary Excellence: Work with fresh produce to create high-quality and wholesome dishes that meet our residents' dietary needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, inspire, and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Budget Management: Work within budget constraints while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Audits and Stock Control: Complete regular audits and manage stock control to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

What we want from a Hallmark Care Home Head Chef:

• Personable and Warm: You have a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents and create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications in culinary arts.
• Leadership Experience: Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a culinary team.
• Nutrition Knowledge: A good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Culinary Skills: Experience working with fresh seasonal food and creating appetising and nutritious menus.
• HACCP: Good understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.
• We do have occasional speciality nights for the residents, where some flexibility on working will be required on those occasions

Reap the Rewards:

• Good salary with great working hours
• Working within a great environment
• 28 days annual leave.
• Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
• Great work / life balance with every other weekend off and occasional late night.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a company pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
• Exclusive Perks: Embrace our rewards and discount scheme – Hallmark Rewards.

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options, you’d like to request in making your application.