Head Chef

HC-One Ltd.; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Head Chef at a leading care company, you'll prioritize kindness while managing the kitchen team. Your role will focus on creating healthy meals for residents, emphasizing cultural and dietary needs. With key qualifications in catering and strong organizational skills, you’ll receive extensive support and benefits tailored to enhance well-being.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over 8 hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for 24/7 virtual consultations

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Wellbeing support through a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards

Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

Qualifications

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery required.
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate needed.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious meals.
• Provide meal choice considering dietary requirements and cultural preferences.
• Manage food stock and budget optimization.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Autonomy

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Role

In your role as a Head Chef at HC One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

As a Head Chef, you will manage the kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that Residents will love. You’ll provide great choice, considering cultural preferences and dietary requirements. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, or liaising with support teams on nutrition standards, Resident wellbeing is your top priority.

HC-One seeks a Head Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond qualifications, we value your positive energy and ability to connect with people. You should be organized, thrive on autonomy, and follow recipes accurately. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are essential.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training and seek advice or escalate concerns as necessary.

We offer full training, providing a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits supporting your physical and mental well-being, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access.
• Learning and development opportunities with support for qualifications.
• GP online service for 24/7 virtual consultations, available to you and your children under 16.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues in a committed team.
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores.
• Wellbeing support through a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process to start your journey with us.