Head Chef

Runwood Care Homes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality care home provider in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to deliver high-standard meals while ensuring resident involvement in menu creation. With a focus on quality and autonomy, the Head Chef will work 35 hours a week, managing a warm kitchen environment without split shifts. The role offers various benefits including 28 days paid holiday and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a focus on quality and standards.
• Ability to create nutritious and balanced meals.
• Motivated and warm personality to enhance resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals to residents.
• Create and manage diverse and innovative menus.
• Liaise with residents to include them in menu planning.

Skills

Menu creation

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Communication

Job description

Head Chef

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Care Home: Elizabeth House

Hours per week: 35 (4 days per week) / Alternative weekends

Salary: £15.50 to £16 an hour

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, whilst liaising with residents to ensure they are involved in the menu creations. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Head Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care