Head Chef

Meridian Business Support; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head Chef for their facility in Woodbridge, Suffolk. This role involves managing kitchen staff, overseeing meal preparation, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and significant experience as a Head Chef. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are crucial for this position. You will work to provide nutritious meals and create a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar setting as a Head Chef.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is necessary.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and oversee food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Plan menus while catering to residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with other departments

Ability to manage time effectively under pressure

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

Head Chef

£16.50 per hour Full time hours

Nursing Home based role

Woodbridge, Suffolk

As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills and attributes

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.