Head Chef

Lovett Care Group; Kings Hill; Remoto; GBP 37.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Career progression

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend referral scheme

Induction programme

Competitive pay

Cycle to work

Employee recognition

Travel plan

EarlyPay

Descrizione del lavoro

Lovett Care Limited is seeking a kind, motivated Head Chef for Kings Hill Care Home, opening Spring 2026. You will provide high-quality meals for residents, support diverse dietary needs, and contribute to a positive living experience.

The role is a 40-hour contract (0730-1730) with alternate weekend work, offering opportunities for progression and training within Lovett’s care-first ethos. Benefits reflect the supportive team and enivronment.

Competenze

• Experience working in a care home or similar setting.
• Ability to manage meals during busy periods (breakfast and dinner).
• Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery.
• Ability to contribute to and develop a four-week menu.
• Ability to complete records demonstrating adherence to legal requirements.

Mansioni

• Ensure menus are presented and displayed so residents can understand and daily choices can be made.
• Ensure meals are provided in sufficient quantities, meeting dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented, and served on time in the correct sequence.
• Adhere to HACCP and company policies.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and infection control; comply with Food Standards Act 1999; keep cleaning records.
• Manage and supervise kitchen staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Inspire and motivate the team to meet high standards; participate in recruitment with the Home Manager.

Conoscenze

Independent work

Busy meal periods

Care home experience

Specialised diets

Menu planning

Record keeping

Descrizione del lavoro

Kings Hill Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built care facility set in one of Kent’s most thoughtfully designed modern villages. Opening in Spring 2026, the home has been created from the ground up to support 78 residents with a wide range of needs, including residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. Every aspect of the home reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional standards of safety, comfort and personalised support, enhanced by innovative technology and thoughtfully designed spaces.

Situated in the heart of Kings Hill—a thriving community known for its green spaces, safe walkways and strong neighbourhood spirit—the home will be woven into village life. Light, bright and welcoming, the building has been designed to maximise natural light and views of the beautifully landscaped gardens, with spacious balconies providing calm outdoor areas for residents to enjoy.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, motivated and experienced Head Chef to join our team. To provide a high quality food service to support residents, responsive to their needs contribute to their overall positive experience of living in the Home. We have a 40 hours contract available with a salary of £41,600! Shift times are 0730-1730, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice on what they wish to ear during the day.
• Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical,ethnicand personal needs and preferences.
• Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for servicein a timely mannerand in the correct sequence.
• Understand,followand adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance.
• Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic andmaintaina high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act 1999, and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept.
• Manage,allocatedutiesand supervise the kitchen team ensuring a quality delivery of services.
• Inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expectedhigh standards.
• Take part in recruitment of the kitchen staff with the Home Manager.

Skills and experiencerequired:

• To be able to work independently and organise other members of the kitchen team is essential.
• Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service is essential.
• Experience of working in a care home or similar is essential.
• Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery is essential.
• Ability to contribute and develop the four week menu is essential.
• Ability to complete recordsdemonstratingadherence to legal requirements is essential.

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme,for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but becausethey’veearned it, and because the good lifedoesn'tstop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homesaren'twaiting rooms.They'recommunities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett,you'r...er and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

0730 - 1730 (with alternate weekend working)