Head Chef
Kingsley Healthcare Group
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Job summary
Kingsley Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Sharston House Nursing Home in Knutsford. You will lead the kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure high culinary standards with attention to nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
You will train staff, uphold health and safety regulations, and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. This permanent role offers days shift and £16.50/hour.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a care setting or similar.
Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen staff and ensure smooth daily operations.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.
At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.
we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care.
a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.
reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction.
ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Home Manager
- 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.
NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.
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.
- Sharston House Nursing Home, Knutsford, Cheshire
- Pay:: £16.50 per hour
- Type: Permanent
- Shift: Days
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
- Loyalty Bonus: Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.
- Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
- We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
- Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
- Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
- Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
This grand 19th-century home offers nursing, residential and dementia care in the heart of Knutsford. Sharston House has been lovingly decorated to complement its period features and residents love the elegance and space. The well-tended garden is immensely popular.
Manor Park South, Knutsford WA16 8AQ
In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.
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