Head Chef | Elevate Resident Dining & Lead Kitchen Team

Oakland Care; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Extra annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday time off

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Staff recognition

Long service awards

Health cash plan

Death in service

Job summary

Oakland Care is seeking an exceptional Head Chef for our Harpenden home to elevate the residents’ dining experience. You will lead a talented kitchen, craft exquisite menus, and ensure every meal is a masterpiece with strong leadership and a passion for quality service.

You will oversee a busy kitchen, manage budgets, ensure HACCP and health & safety compliance, and mentor a team to deliver nutritious options and therapeutic diets for residents with diverse dietary needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Senior Chef/Chef in a high-quality service setting.
• Understanding of HACCP, nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Impeccable leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen and Dining service across the home in line with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Deliver safe, nutritious and appealing menu options including therapeutic diets.
• Order, receipting and monitor catering spend within the allocated budget.
• Manage stock levels and conduct catering audits; oversee rota and team coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budget & cost control

Stock management

Health & safety

Education

3+ years Senior Chef experience

Intermediate food hygiene certificate

Job description

Oakland Care is seeking an exceptional Head Chef for our Harpenden home to elevate the residents’ dining experience. You will lead a talented kitchen, craft exquisite menus, and ensure every meal is a masterpiece with strong leadership and a passion for quality service.

You will oversee a busy kitchen, manage budgets, ensure HACCP and health & safety compliance, and mentor a team to deliver nutritious options and therapeutic diets for residents with diverse dietary needs.