Head Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and paid training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a nursing home in Knutsford, Cheshire. The role focuses on nutritious meals, menu planning, staff leadership, and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will manage kitchen staff, train the team, and coordinate with care staff to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents. The position is full-time, days, 40 hours per week, with benefits and DBS costs covered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Strong leadership and health and safety knowledge.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious, well-balanced meals and maintain culinary excellence.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food prep, menu planning, and health-and-safety compliance.
• Train staff and uphold a pristine, well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Health and safety

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree

Relevant certification

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Knutsford, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This nursing home provides a range of care services, including: nursing care, dementia care, residential care, respite care, end of life care, and convalescence care

**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 £16.50 per hour and the annual salary is £34,320 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week on 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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