Head Chef

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

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Head Chef to lead a kitchen team in providing nutritious meals for Residents in care homes. The role emphasizes kindness, organization, and the ability to connect with individuals, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met. Comprehensive training and various benefits are offered to support professional development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream – flexible access to pay

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for 24/7 consultations

Colleague discounts on over 1600 high street stores

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’

Referral bonus scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals.
• Optimize budget and manage food stock.
• Liaise with support teams on nutrition standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Kindness

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 influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories, deserving respect and compassion. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

As a Head Chef, you will manage the kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that Residents will love. You’ll offer great choices, considering cultural preferences and dietary requirements. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, or liaising with support teams on nutrition standards, Resident wellbeing remains 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, capable of planning and prioritizing independently, and precise in following recipes. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are essential.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You must also be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We will provide comprehensive training, presenting a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy various benefits supporting your physical and psychological wellbeing. Throughout your career as a Head Chef, we will invest in your development, offering additional support and benefits such as:

• 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 inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues within a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts on over 1600 high street stores
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful hire

We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.