Head Chef: Lead Culinary Team in Care Home

Avery Healthcare Group; Beaconsfield; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, while ensuring safety and quality standards across all kitchen activities.

You will also oversee modified diets per IDDSI guidelines, manage supplier orders, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain exceptional care-oriented dining experiences for residents.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Manage and lead a culinary team providing nutritionally balanced, high-quality service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced per IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers and manage stock levels within budget.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team, including training unqualified staff.
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure staff safety.

Conocimientos

Culinary team management

Budget management

Food preparation supervision

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, while ensuring safety and quality standards across all kitchen activities.

You will also oversee modified diets per IDDSI guidelines, manage supplier orders, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain exceptional care-oriented dining experiences for residents.