Head Chef – Flexible, Resident-Centric Kitchen Lead

Care Uk; South Nutfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident-focused menus. You will design menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure strict food safety standards.

Join our bank team for flexible scheduling and opportunities for development within a multi award-winning care provider. Training and career progression are central to our catering academy and apprenticeship schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to design nutritious menus for residents.
• Managing stock control and controlling food costs.
• Compliant with Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Mentoring and developing catering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Menu design and planning.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety in the kitchen.
• Train, supervise, and develop a team.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident-focused menus. You will design menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure strict food safety standards.

Join our bank team for flexible scheduling and opportunities for development within a multi award-winning care provider. Training and career progression are central to our catering academy and apprenticeship schemes.