Head Chef

HC-One Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a renowned care facility. This role is pivotal in creating a warm and inviting dining experience for residents, focusing on nutrition and hygiene. You will manage budgets, oversee food orders, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly. The company values kindness and inclusivity, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities for all staff. If you are a culinary expert with a heart for care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online services

Colleague discounts

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality cuisine.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Kitchen Management

Nutritional Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Software

Job description

About The Role

As Head Chef at Woodthorpe Lodge, you will inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best quality cuisine for our residents. You will prioritize nutrition and hygiene, manage health and safety, budgets, and orders, and ensure the smooth running of the kitchen. You will understand the importance of meeting our residents' nutritional and health needs and share our ethos of creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime. This contributes to making Woodthorpe Lodge a great place to live for our residents, with the Head Chef being a vital part of our team.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it is a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest care, all HC-One team members embody and support five core qualities known as Kindness the HC-One Way:

• Curious: Asking questions, seeking understanding
• Compassionate: Walking in others' shoes
• Creative: Using imagination practically
• Courageous: Supporting residents to live the lives they want
• Counted on: Being reliable and dependable

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve the communities we care for.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in your development, offering opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and are trained to report concerns appropriately.

We offer comprehensive training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online services for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Luxury, purpose-built working environment
• Free onsite parking and proximity to transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date. HC-One is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join our family.

This role operates on a 3 on, 3 off shift rotation.