Head Chef - Care Kitchen Lead | Make a Difference

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

Benefits offered by this job

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

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 in Smethwick is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality meals for residents. The role is based on site, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months.

You will liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs, order supplies, and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards. Enhanced DBS check required. Competitive on-site benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally in care sector.
• Advanced food hygiene certificate.
• Ability to lead and manage a kitchen team.
• Experience with stock ordering and budget management.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.

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

Team leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Food hygiene

Stock management

Communication

Cooking

Education

Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Cygnet Raglan House in Smethwick is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality meals for residents. The role is based on site, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months.

You will liaise with nursing colleagues to meet dietary needs, order supplies, and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards. Enhanced DBS check required. Competitive on-site benefits apply.