Head Chef - Care Kitchen Leader & Community Impact

Hartford Care; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care in Delves Court, Walsall, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver home-cooked, nutritious meals for residents. This 40-hour per week role includes alternate weekends and emphasises a warm, caring atmosphere.

You will ensure good food hygiene and regulatory compliance while the team creates meals with heart and creativity. Not only that you can bring your culinary skills to a role where you do not need to work late into the night, you’ll also supervise staff,

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen and supervising a team.
• Ability to prepare, cook and present nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of different diets and dietary requirements.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certification.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage the kitchen service and team members to deliver meals.
• Provide home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks for residents while maintaining hygiene.
• Ensure high food hygiene standards and regulatory compliance.
• Plan menus with residents and lead kitchen activities with the team.
• Supervise kitchen staff and foster a warm, caring atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Culinary skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Team management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Hartford Care in Delves Court, Walsall, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver home-cooked, nutritious meals for residents. This 40-hour per week role includes alternate weekends and emphasises a warm, caring atmosphere.

You will ensure good food hygiene and regulatory compliance while the team creates meals with heart and creativity. Not only that you can bring your culinary skills to a role where you do not need to work late into the night, you’ll also supervise staff,