Head Chef

Avon Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Leeds is seeking a Head Chef to manage catering services. This role allows evenings off and offers an outstanding shift pattern. The ideal candidate has experience in a high-standard hospitality environment, a Level 3 Food Safety qualification, and a passion for culinary excellence. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are included.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Complimentary meals and snacks

Access to best-in-class equipment

Custom-made uniforms

Annual bonus

Employee assistance programme

Company contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen stock and forecasting demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run the Catering services in the Care Home.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• Drive standards to exceed expectations and enhance residents' lives.

Skills

Experience in 4–5 star hospitality

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Ability to cost food menus

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Trustworthy and adaptable

Job description

Vacancy – Head Chef (AV1822C)

Hours – Full-time

Salary – £32,760.00 pa + Benefits

Location – Leeds

Our Client is looking for a Head Chef to manage and run the Catering services in their fabulous Care Home in central Leeds.

This Care Home is a 40-bedroom service, offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further four care homes in development in Leeds.

A Head Chef role which allows you evenings off and offers a great shift pattern, is very rare.

About you

• You will have experience of working within a 4–5-star hospitality venue or restaurant.
• You will ideally have Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• You will have the ability to cost food menus accurately and forecast demand and manage stock.
• You will be a professional, who has a proven track record of delivering and maintaining kitchen standards at the highest level – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
• You will have strong communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, and an eye for detail.
• You will be passionate and can drive standards that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents.
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

The commitment to you:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more……