Head Chef

Colten Care; Lymington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a kitchen team in Lymington. The role focuses on crafting nutritious meals from local ingredients, enhancing the dining experience for residents. This position offers a structured work-life balance and numerous benefits for career growth within the hospitality and care sectors.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions and training

Career progression opportunities

Choice of meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Paid breaks

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar role.
• Passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong understanding of resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of home-cooked meals using fresh local produce.
• Lead the kitchen and waiting team to ensure high standards.
• Engage with residents for feedback on meals.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering / Cookery

Job description

Head Chef

From £40,000, plus overtime

4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30am – 6:30pm, average of 42 hours per week

**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**

We're searching for an experienced, passionate and well-rounded Head Chef to join our team at Linden House in Lymington, Hampshire.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare from local fresh produce a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakes
• Provide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimes
• Seek feedback from residents
• Lead the kitchen and waiting team
• Using your creative flair showcase your home’s food at various events held in the home for the local community

Benefits:

• Shifts finish at 6:30pm
• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Annual pay review

That’s not all! - Our shifts finish at 6:30pm so if you’re looking for a better work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

In our well-equipped professional kitchen with modern appliances, you'll lead with creativity, crafting meals that reflect the comforting flavours of home using locally sourced ingredients. You’ll engage with residents to create wholesome, balanced meals that enhance their well-being and tantalise their tastebuds. Leading by example and with a sense of pride, you’ll guide our kitchen and waiting staff to deliver excellence, making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

About You

You’ll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience. You’ll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun.

You’ll take pride in understanding our residents’ needs and leading them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.

You’ll have qualified to City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering / Cookery and have previous experience in a similar role.

About Colten Care

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits:

• Uniform provided
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty
• Contributory pension scheme