Head Chef - Care Home

Advantage Angels Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Advantage Angels Ltd is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead a culinary team in care home settings across Norwich and surrounding areas. You will oversee food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, strict food-safety compliance and delivering exceptional service to residents, with DBS support and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production, cooking or hospitality roles.
• Level 3 Food Safety required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food production and service delivery.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes according to standards and client specifications.
• Oversee food safety practices, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in line with health regulations.
• Coordinate with clients to meet specific culinary requirements.
• Ensure all food preparation adheres to recipes and presentation standards.
• Foster a positive working environment that promotes teamwork and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Multitasking

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Head Chef Jobs in Norwich & Surrounding Areas | Care Home Catering | £18.00–£25.00 per hour

What You'll Receive

• Pay: £18.00–£25.00 per hour
• The opportunity to lead a kitchen team within a supportive care home setting
• Enhanced DBS covered by the company if you don't already hold a transferable online DBS
• A fast-paced, engaging environment to showcase your culinary and leadership skills

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our dynamic culinary team in a care home setting in Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough, Dereham, and the surrounding Norfolk areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

This Head Chef role offers an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with leadership skills to contribute to a healthcare setting, playing a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards and delivering exceptional service to residents.

Duties

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food production and service delivery
• Prepare, cook, and present a variety of dishes according to organisational standards and client specifications
• Oversee food safety practices, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in line with health regulations
• Coordinate with clients to meet specific culinary requirements
• Ensure all food preparation adheres to organisational recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain a positive working environment that promotes teamwork and high performance

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, you will need:

• Proven experience in food production, cooking, or hospitality roles, preferably within restaurant or catering environments
• Level 3 Food Safety required
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices in hygiene and sanitation
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Competence in team management, motivating staff, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Good understanding of culinary techniques across various cuisines
• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant sectors is highly desirable

  This role offers an engaging environment for culinary professionals eager to showcase their skills while leading teams towards excellence. We value dedication, creativity, and professionalism in our team members.

  Work Location:

  In person, Norwich and surrounding areas