Head Chef

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Sheffield is looking for a Head Chef. In this permanent role, you'll manage a culinary team to ensure high-quality meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience and a relevant catering qualification. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £14.40 an hour for full-time work.

Qualifications

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Must hold a relevant catering qualification.
• Ability to demonstrate high-quality culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team to provide high-quality meals.
• Prepare modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Control costs and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Budget control

Education

Relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ)

Job description

Overview

The Head Chef role at Avery Healthcare in Sheffield is a permanent position paying £14.40 per hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents. A relevant catering qualification and at least two years of experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors are required.

Job responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals that contribute to residents’ well-being and are delivered within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced, in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, maintain stock levels, control costs, and ensure provisions meet budget limits.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team; instruct and demonstrate food preparation to unqualified staff where needed.
• Practice safe systems of work and assess risks to ensure the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

About you / Qualifications

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ).
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members across a growing network of homes. The future-focused environment aims to be supportive and empowering for employees.

Details

• Date posted: 15 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.40 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Avery Healthcare, Sheffield, S6 4TF

Additional requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.