Head Chef | Caring Kitchen Lead for Dementia Care Homes

HC-One; Dudley; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

During a shift of eight hours or more,

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and 


Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

HC-One is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes in the UK. You will inspire the catering team to produce nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that support residents' health and wellbeing.

Strong focus on hygiene, safety, budgeting, and working with central teams to ensure a smooth kitchen operation. You will guide and develop staff, plan ahead, and deliver excellent service daily, while staying kind, compassionate, and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to plan ahead and stay organised to deliver high-quality service.
• Understanding of delivering excellent service while maintaining resident wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Inspire kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Ensure dishes support residents’ health, dietary needs and cultural preferences.
• Manage stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with HACCP and safety standards.
• Collaborate with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence and smooth operations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Planning

Organisational skills

Formation

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Description du poste

HC-One is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes in the UK. You will inspire the catering team to produce nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that support residents' health and wellbeing.

Strong focus on hygiene, safety, budgeting, and working with central teams to ensure a smooth kitchen operation. You will guide and develop staff, plan ahead, and deliver excellent service daily, while staying kind, compassionate, and