Head Chef: Lead Caring Kitchen and Budget-Friendly Menus

Avery Healthcare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to join their award-winning team at Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. The successful candidate will manage a culinary team, ensuring the delivery of nutritionally balanced and high-quality meals for residents. Ideal applicants should have at least two years of experience in a culinary management role within the care or hospitality sectors and hold relevant culinary qualifications. Avery Healthcare offers a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality sectors.
• Relevant catering qualification required.
• Demonstrated ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team providing high-quality culinary service.
• Prepare modified diets that meet nutritional guidelines.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure safe systems of work.

Skills

Culinary management

Budget control

Passion for high-quality culinary standards

Education

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

Job description

A leading care home provider in the East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to join their award-winning team at Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. The successful candidate will manage a culinary team, ensuring the delivery of nutritionally balanced and high-quality meals for residents. Ideal applicants should have at least two years of experience in a culinary management role within the care or hospitality sectors and hold relevant culinary qualifications. Avery Healthcare offers a supportive environment for personal and professional development.