Head Chef

Care Uk; North East; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Weekend shifts

Bank Holiday pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Descrizione del lavoro

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen in a care home, delivering fresh, seasonal menus while managing the team and upholding high standards of food safety.

You will develop nutritious meals, design menus, monitor stock and costs, and train staff to elevate residents’ dining experiences. This role offers strong development and training opportunities within Care UK.

Competenze

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Lead the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety in the kitchen.
• Train, supervise and develop the team to reach their potential.

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Head Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• Menu design and planning
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream- access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.