Head Chef: Lead Care Home Kitchen, Diets & Budget

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester Forest East; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents, while ensuring budgets are met and quality standards are maintained.

You will also manage modified diets per IDDSI guidelines, oversee supplier orders, and supervise staff to deliver compassionate, person-centered care in a warm, supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

Aufgaben

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced per IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and stock controls.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and Host team; train unqualified staff.
• Apply safe systems of work and assess risks to protect residents and staff.

Kenntnisse

Culinary team leadership

Budget management

High-quality culinary standards

Food safety

Ausbildung

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ

Jobbeschreibung

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents, while ensuring budgets are met and quality standards are maintained.

You will also manage modified diets per IDDSI guidelines, oversee supplier orders, and supervise staff to deliver compassionate, person-centered care in a warm, supportive environment.