Head Chef

Care Uk; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Holiday entitlement

Bank Holiday pay

Apprenticeship scheme

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a fast-paced environment, delivering fresh, seasonal meals for residents. You will supervise a team, design menus and manage stock while maintaining high standards of food safety and budget adherence.

Join a multi award-winning care provider with strong focus on training, development and staff wellbeing. Opportunity to progress within a supportive catering academy and apprenticeship scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design nutritious menus with fresh, seasonal produce.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and ensure smooth daily service.
• Develop nutritious menus tailored for residents and dietary needs.
• Plan menus and procurement to meet budget and cost guidelines.
• Manage stock, ordering, portion control and waste.
• Train, supervise and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety & hygiene

Food cost management

Job description

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.