Head Chef | Care Home Kitchen Lead, Mon–Fri, On-site Meals

Cygnet; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings

24-hour free GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Blue light discount

Free eye tests

On-site benefits including free meals

Job summary

Cygnet Raglan House is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals and a positive dining experience for residents. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed-term for up to 12 months, based in Smethwick (B66 3ND).

The ideal candidate will have an advanced food hygiene certificate, strong leadership, and proven experience in stock ordering, budgeting, and menu planning. DBS check required and commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• A skilled chef, preferably with experience within the care sector.
• A strong leader with a track record of managing a team.
• Experienced in stock ordering, budget management & menu planning.
• The holder of an advanced food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external requests at all times.
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Dedicated and driven to deliver the best possible service.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients’ nutritional & dietary needs
• Order food supplies, plan & review menus
• Prepare, cook & serve food of the highest standard
• Organise work rotas, manage budgets & kitchen staff
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards & food hygiene regulations
• Ensure record-keeping is accurate & complies with regulations & Cygnet procedures
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Stock ordering

Communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Advanced food hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Raglan House is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals and a positive dining experience for residents. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed-term for up to 12 months, based in Smethwick (B66 3ND).

The ideal candidate will have an advanced food hygiene certificate, strong leadership, and proven experience in stock ordering, budgeting, and menu planning. DBS check required and commitment to high standards.