Head Chef Bank

Care UK Plc; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning care provider is seeking a Head Chef in Newbury. The role involves leading kitchen operations, developing nutritious meals, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Applicants should have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers flexible scheduling and career development opportunities, including access to training programs and well-being support.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Discounts in stores and online

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious meals for residents.
• Menu design and planning.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Job description

Overview

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.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

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.

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. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

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.