Head Chef - Care Home

Orchid Healthcare Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare Ltd is recruiting a Head Chef for a luxury nursing home in Whitchurch to provide nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for elderly residents. You will lead the kitchen team, design menus, manage stock, and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

You will train and develop staff, maintain records of food supplies and temperatures, and cater for dietary preferences and cultural needs, while keeping to food cost guidelines and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a hospitality or care setting.
• Ability to design nutritious, diet-sensitive menus for elderly residents.
• Strong knowledge of food cost guidelines and inventory management.
• Proven compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience training and developing kitchen staff.
• Ability to cater for diverse dietary needs and cultural preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Design and plan menus suitable for residents.
• Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Team development

Dietary accommodation

Job description

Head Chef | Care Home Chef

£37,440 per annum

Nursing Home

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a luxury nursing home in Whitchurch, is currently looking to recruit a passionate Head Chef to help provide nutritious and diet-sensitive meals to their elderly residents.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• 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
• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing for special dietary requirements and taking into account the preferences and cultures of residents.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures.
• Ensure stock rotation.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards are followed in the kitchen and dining areas.