Head Chef: Care Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Avery Healthcare Group; Monkston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Milton Court Care Home. You will provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents while managing within budget.

The role requires at least two years’ experience leading a culinary team in care or hospitality, a City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, and a proven ability to control costs. 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 delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders with approved suppliers, ensuring stock levels and budget limits.
• Supervising and directing the work of kitchen staff and Host team, instructing unqualified staff.
• Practising safe systems of work and risk assessment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Quality control

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Milton Court Care Home. You will provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents while managing within budget.

The role requires at least two years’ experience leading a culinary team in care or hospitality, a City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, and a proven ability to control costs. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.