Head Chef — Balanced Hours & Leadership in Care Kitchen

Floryn House Care Home; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Floryn House Care Home in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, is recruiting a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious, enjoyable meals and leading from the front to set high standards.

You will plan menus, manage stock and costs, ensure dietary requirements are met, and develop a motivated team. The role offers a stable day shift with no late evenings, 40 hours per week, and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen.
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• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
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• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.
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Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations from menu planning to stock control and food safety.
• Manage budgets, ordering and waste to control costs.
• Lead and develop a high performing kitchen team.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and maintain presentation standards.
• Alternate weekends work as part of the role.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Dietary knowledge

Food safety

Proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Floryn House Care Home in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, is recruiting a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious, enjoyable meals and leading from the front to set high standards.

You will plan menus, manage stock and costs, ensure dietary requirements are met, and develop a motivated team. The role offers a stable day shift with no late evenings, 40 hours per week, and opportunities for training and progression.