Head Chef

Kingsley Healthcare Limited; Yaxley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Limited is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, plan nutritious menus, and ensure high culinary standards for residents in a care home setting.

The role focuses on staff management, compliance with health & safety regulations, and delivering patient-focused dining experiences while accommodating dietary requirements and coordinating with other departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and oversee daily food preparation.
• Plan menus and ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Create a positive dining atmosphere and accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Train staff and uphold a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with other departments within the care home.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree

NVQ Level 3 in Catering

Relevant certification

Job description

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.

• 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.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Education and qualification NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable. What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.