Head Chef

Kingsley Healthcare Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Limited is looking for a Head Chef to lead a residential care home kitchen, delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals and a high standard of culinary excellence for residents.

You will manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation and menu planning, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, train staff, and work collaboratively with other departments to accommodate dietary requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a care home or similar setting.
• 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 train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and oversee food preparation.
• Plan menus and ensure nutritional balance for residents.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, scheduling shifts.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Under pressure

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent

Job description

As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• 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.
• Education and qualification NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable. What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.