Head Chef – Elevate Care Home Dining & Team Leadership

Runwood Homes; Aylsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Aylsham is seeking a Head Chef to deliver exceptional meals and manage a kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating nutritious menus tailored to residents' needs, ensuring high standards and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has leadership skills, food hygiene certification, and a passion for quality catering. Benefits include paid holidays, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering environment.
• Ability to meet special dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Experience in achieving food margins.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hotel and restaurant standards in meals.
• Manage kitchen staff training and stock.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspire and motivate the team for quality service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of dietary requirements

Menu planning

Excellent communication

Education

Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A care home provider in Aylsham is seeking a Head Chef to deliver exceptional meals and manage a kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating nutritious menus tailored to residents' needs, ensuring high standards and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has leadership skills, food hygiene certification, and a passion for quality catering. Benefits include paid holidays, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.