Head Chef - Care Home Dining Leader

Avery Healthcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is looking for a Head Chef at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents' well-being.

Applicants should have at least two years of team management experience in care or hospitality and hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, with a commitment to high culinary standards and budget control.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers and manage stock levels.
• Supervise kitchen staff and the Host team, training unqualified staff.
• Maintain safe working practices and assess risks to protect residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Culinary team management

Budget control

Food safety

Food preparation

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ

Job description

Avery Healthcare is looking for a Head Chef at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents' well-being.

Applicants should have at least two years of team management experience in care or hospitality and hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, with a commitment to high culinary standards and budget control.