Head Chef

Care UK; Wyke Regis; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wyke Regis is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, develop nutritious meals, and train a cooking team. This role requires experience in a fast-paced kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a focus on food safety. Join us for a rewarding career with excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Alternate weekend working hours

Career development and training

Discounts on various services

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Menu design and planning.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• Train and supervise a team.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Stock management

Food Safety compliance

Training and development

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Train, supervise and develop a team to help them reach their potential

Benefits

• 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.

About Care UK

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. 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.

Qualifications / What we are looking for

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.