Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader

Avery Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Chef for Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents' wellbeing.

Requirements include at least two years' experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality, and a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and meet IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers and maintain stock within limits.
• Supervise kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing unqualified staff as needed.

Skills

Team management

Budget awareness

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Chef for Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents' wellbeing.

Requirements include at least two years' experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality, and a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.