Head Chef - Care Home Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Sudbury; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Ltd invites an experienced Head Chef for Mellish House Care Home in Sudbury. You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, delivering nutritious meals and a warm dining experience for residents.

You will plan seasonal menus tailored to dietary needs, showcase local produce, and oversee food safety, with engaging events like afternoon tea and Chef’s Table to delight residents and families.

Qualifications

• A culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• A creative flair for menu planning and recipe development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality, nutritious meals while creating a warm and positive dining experience.
• Plan and deliver engaging afternoon tea services weekly and a monthly Chef’s Table, creating memorable moments that residents genuinely look forward to.
• Design and adapt seasonal menus tailored to residents’ preferences and dietary needs, using fresh, locally sourced produce and showcasing key ingredients.
• Demonstrate creativity and attention to detail in baking and cake decoration.
• Confidently plate and present dishes to a refined, fine dining standard.
• Engage with residents during service in a professional, friendly, and personable manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Collaborate closely with wider teams to support events, celebrations, and individual dietary requirements.
• Actively listen to feedback from residents and their families, using insights to continuously enhance and personalise the dining experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Recipe development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Caring Homes Group Ltd invites an experienced Head Chef for Mellish House Care Home in Sudbury. You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, delivering nutritious meals and a warm dining experience for residents.

You will plan seasonal menus tailored to dietary needs, showcase local produce, and oversee food safety, with engaging events like afternoon tea and Chef’s Table to delight residents and families.