Head Chef

Care UK Plc; Tring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Tring is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for developing nutritious meals, managing stock control, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for nutrition. The role offers great benefits and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Great training and career development

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Access to online discounts

Wellbeing support

Wagestream – access wages anytime

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Commitment to promoting nutrition and diet-sensitive meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation smoothly.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals.
• Manage stock control and food costs.
• Ensure food safety and health compliance.
• Train and supervise the kitchen team.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Team leadership

Menu design

Food safety compliance

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 discountsAnnual 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 programmes 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.