Head Chef — Lead a Caring Kitchen with Great Benefits

Oakland Care Ltd; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and enhance the residents' dining experience. You will craft exquisite menus and manage all aspects of the dining service. Exceptional leadership and a passion for quality service are essential. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum along with several benefits including bonus holidays and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Additional Annual Leave for long service

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering a high-quality service as a Head Chef.
• Ability to recruit, induct and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Design, present and deliver high-quality menu options.
• Procure ingredients and deliver customer service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Education

Intermediate food hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and enhance the residents' dining experience. You will craft exquisite menus and manage all aspects of the dining service. Exceptional leadership and a passion for quality service are essential. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum along with several benefits including bonus holidays and a health cash plan.