Head Chef

Chefs Bay Hospitality; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday half day off

Blue Light Discount Card

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Salary advance scheme

Contributory pension

Dedicated Learning & Development

Team member rewards

Free meals on shift

Free tax review service

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Chefs Bay Hospitality is seeking a Head Chef to lead the catering team in a care-home setting, delivering nutritious, tasty menus and ensuring high standards of hygiene and compliance.

You'll manage rotas, orders, stock control, and resident dining experiences, while keeping cross-infection controls, Basic Food Hygiene and COSHH awareness at the forefront. The role offers a 40-hour week, no late evenings, and opportunities to progress within a forward-thinking organisation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in food preparation & cooking (or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar environment desirable
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations (Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH) and cross-contamination prevention

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering team training, supervision, appraisal and performance management.
• Manage staff rota to ensure appropriate staffing levels for each shift.
• Attend meetings and training on-site and off-site as required.
• Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards in kitchen, including Hygiene and cross-infection guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Home Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Ability to work weekends

Education

NVQ Level 3 in food preparation & cooking

Job description

Job Description

Head Chef

£30,000 to £32,000 per annum DOE

40 hours per week (8am - 7pm) - No Late Evening!

Enhanced DBS provided and paid for by the company

You’re a fab chef, love to learn and want to progress, you have ideas for menus and understand that food is the window to the soul! You have learned alongside another chef, how to manage kitchens, including EHO requirements. However, you’re tired of long days, split shifts, working through into the night and don’t get time at home with the family or to go out with friends.

What if there was a chef role that meant you could utilise all the learning you have had before AND you could forget long hours into the night, you didn’t need to do split shifts and you had the opportunity to bring flair to menus whilst also learning about the nutritional needs of our older population? Would that be something you would love to do?

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and growing organisation. As the Head Chef, you will be placed at the heart of the home along with the people that live here. You will have the overall responsibility for the catering services within and you will lead by example. You will be responsible for the team rota, food ordering, stock control including waste, ensuring that all allergies are recorded and shared with your team. You will liaise with the people that live in the home and attend resident dining experiences. The kitchen and food preparation areas need to be kept clean and tidy. You will also have a comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety issues, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the training, supervision, appraisal, and performance management of the catering team.
• Ensure the staff rota is completed in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate staffing levels for each shift.
• Attend meetings and training sessions, both on-site and off-site, as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Health and Safety regulations, including Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling, and cross-infection guidelines.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Home Manager to support the overall functioning of the home.

Skills, Qualifications and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience within a similar environment desirable
• NVQ Level 3 in food preparation & cooking (or equivalent) or a willingness to complete this qualification if not already obtained.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Ability to work on a 7-day rota which will include weekends

Benefits:

• ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!
• Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers.
• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it.
• Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future.
• Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities.
• Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work.
• Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work.
• Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)

Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide sponsorship.

** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice.

Requirements

• Food Hygiene certificate
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Team player Events work