Head Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; West Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. The role involves menu design, developing nutritious meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety. Ideal candidates should have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and share a passion for caring for residents. This position offers excellent training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development

Wagestream access to wages

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead teams and manage stock control.
• Knowledge of food safety and health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations smoothly.
• Develop nutritious meals tailored for residents.
• Design and plan menus.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Food safety compliance

Team development

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 discounts
Annual 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 programs 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.