Head Chef - Care Home

Serenity; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Head Chef for a Nursing and Dementia Home in Oxfordshire. This role involves leading a team to create nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs while ensuring food safety standards are upheld. Offering straight shifts with no evening work, the position encourages creativity in hospitality through a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and experience in kitchen management.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Employee recognition programme

Qualifications

• Passionate and highly skilled in preparing nutritious meals for dietary needs.
• Experience in leading and mentoring kitchen teams in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, contributing to their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety standards

Creativity

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef for a Nursing and Dementia Home in Oxfordshire, rated Good by the CQC and scoring 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Head Chef to join our team. You will lead by example, creating fresh, nutritious meals for our residents using the best available ingredients. The role offers straight shifts with no evening work and includes alternate weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, supporting their development through our Chef Academy.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met.
• Participate in a fully supported induction focused on healthcare-specific culinary skills.
• Contribute creative ideas to elevate our hospitality offering.

Benefits

• Blue Light Discount Card – Wagestream (financial wellbeing benefit)
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Employee recognition programme