Head Chef - Care Kitchen for Elderly Dining Excellence

Avante Care & Support Ltd.; Weybourne, Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Staff discounts at retailers

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. in Weybourne is seeking a Chef to lead our kitchen team and cook nutritious, appetising meals tailored to residents' needs.

You will plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure meals respect dietary requirements, food hygiene standards, and cultural or religious preferences, while building a caring, respectful dining experience. We offer competitive pay, a free DBS check and uniform, flexible patterns, pension contributions, staff discounts, progression opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Experience running a kitchen and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of elderly dietary needs and food hygiene.
• Level 2 or higher catering qualifications.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and plan nutritious meals for residents.
• Oversee menu planning and staff supervision.
• Ensure meals respect cultural/religious dietary requirements.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Resident dietary needs

Flexibility

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 catering qualification

Job description

Avante Care & Support Ltd. in Weybourne is seeking a Chef to lead our kitchen team and cook nutritious, appetising meals tailored to residents' needs.

You will plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure meals respect dietary requirements, food hygiene standards, and cultural or religious preferences, while building a caring, respectful dining experience. We offer competitive pay, a free DBS check and uniform, flexible patterns, pension contributions, staff discounts, progression opportunities, and