Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader & Nutritious Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Head Chef for Beaconsfield Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. You will lead a culinary team to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while managing costs and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires two years of team-management experience in care or hospitality, a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ), and the ability to budget effectively. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

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 high-quality culinary standards for residents.
• Demonstrate ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that are visually appealing and IDDSI-compliant.
• Place orders with approved suppliers and maintain stock within budgeted levels.
• Supervise kitchen staff and Host team, instructing and guiding junior staff.
• Maintain safe systems of work and ensure personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Head Chef for Beaconsfield Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. You will lead a culinary team to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while managing costs and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires two years of team-management experience in care or hospitality, a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ), and the ability to budget effectively. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.