Head Chef

Willingcare; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury nursing home in the UK is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating nutritious and beautifully presented meals, focusing on residents' dietary needs and preferences. Responsibilities include menu planning, maintaining food hygiene standards, and mentoring kitchen staff. This full-time role offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate chefs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid breaks

Access to a benefits portal

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a nursing home or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, hydration, and specialist diets.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Plan, prepare, and cook menus considering dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared to the highest standards of nutrition and presentation.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Cost Control

Leadership Experience

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Job Description

Head Chef Luxury Nursing Home

Up to 34320 Full-Time (40 Hours)

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team within a luxury care home setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a creative and organised chef who is passionate about delivering fresh nutritious and beautifully presented meals. With a strong focus on nutrition hydration and specialist diets the successful candidate will help provide residents with a premium dining experience every day.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef (experience within a nursing home care home or healthcare setting highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of nutrition hydration food textures and specialist diets.
• A recognised Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 or above preferred).
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt menus to meet individual needs.
• Genuine passion for creating delicious nourishing meals that enhance wellbeing.

Benefits & Why Join

• Competitive salary of up to 34320 per year.
• 40 hours per week with paid breaks.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Paid DBS check and provided uniform.
• Access to a benefits portal with retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality well-balanced meals tailored to residents needs.
• Plan, prepare and cook menus with consideration for dietary requirements food textures allergies and cultural preferences.
• Ensure all meals are prepared to the highest standards of flavour, nutrition and presentation.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with regulations.
• Manage stock levels, budgets and suppliers effectively.
• Support and mentor kitchen staff fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Reference: WILL175164 / AP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1