Head Chef - Elderly Care Kitchen & Team Leader

Welford Healthcare; Westbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Overtime pay

Induction programme

Free Chef Whites

DBS check

Job summary

The Westbury is seeking a talented chef to join our care home kitchen in Bristol. You will help run the kitchen and deliver nourishing, varied menus for elderly residents, ensuring high quality mealtimes and compliance with dietary needs.

You will lead and train the kitchen team, manage budgets and resources, uphold safety and hygiene standards, and support the General Manager in developing the department. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing varied, nourishing menus for large numbers.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate a catering team.
• Experience providing meals that meet special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design varied menus reflecting residents’ tastes and nutritional needs.
• Ensure high-quality mealtime experiences and food standards.
• Lead, train and support kitchen staff on safety, hygiene, and quality.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Dietary needs knowledge

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

The Westbury is seeking a talented chef to join our care home kitchen in Bristol. You will help run the kitchen and deliver nourishing, varied menus for elderly residents, ensuring high quality mealtimes and compliance with dietary needs.

You will lead and train the kitchen team, manage budgets and resources, uphold safety and hygiene standards, and support the General Manager in developing the department. DBS check is required.