Head Chef: 4-Day Week, No Evenings – Care Home Cardiff

Avon Search; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Hot drinks and snacks during shift

4-day working pattern

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Avon Search is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a care home in Cardiff. The role focuses on managing the kitchen, delivering nutritious meals, and maintaining high standards while offering a 4-day working pattern.

This position provides a good work-life balance with 40 hours per week, 7:00am to 5:00pm, and no evening or split shifts. Salary is £34,644 per annum, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a care home or similar setting.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Commitment to high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Ensure residents receive fresh, nutritious meals daily.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Create varied menus to meet dietary requirements and preferences.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team effectively.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently while maintaining standards.
• Build strong relationships with residents, colleagues and the care team.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Head Chef

Food hygiene

Job description

Avon Search is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a care home in Cardiff. The role focuses on managing the kitchen, delivering nutritious meals, and maintaining high standards while offering a 4-day working pattern.

This position provides a good work-life balance with 40 hours per week, 7:00am to 5:00pm, and no evening or split shifts. Salary is £34,644 per annum, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.