Head Chef - Caring, Home-Cooked Dining Leader

Hartford Care; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ramsgate Care Centre is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents. You will ensure hygiene standards and work with staff to create a warm, caring dining environment.

The role involves menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and coordinating with residents on dietary needs, while maintaining quality and taste across all meals. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to prepare, cook and present a variety of appetising and nutritious home-made meals.
• Understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with different dietary requirements.
• Good understanding of what constitutes good dining and food experience.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• This position requires a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage the kitchen service and team members.
• Provide home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks for residents.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with residents on menus and menus for the week.
• Lead kitchen activities and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Food hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Hartford Care Ramsgate Care Centre is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents. You will ensure hygiene standards and work with staff to create a warm, caring dining environment.

The role involves menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and coordinating with residents on dietary needs, while maintaining quality and taste across all meals. DBS check is required.