Head Chef Lead — Elevate Resident Dining & Menus

Elsyng House; Enfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays time off

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care’s Elsyng House in Enfield seeks a Head Chef to elevate dining for residents, leading the kitchen, crafting exquisite menus and ensuring every meal is a masterpiece.

The permanent, 40-hour-per-week role offers £42,000 per year and responsibilities spanning budget control, stock management and team leadership to deliver nutritious, therapeutic meal options with compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a care/home setting.
• Understanding of HACCP, nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, inducting and training your own team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen and Dining service across the home in line with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• Deliver safe, nutritious and appealing menu options including therapeutic diets.
• Order, receipting and manage catering spend within the allocated food budget.
• Maintain stock levels and complete catering audits.
• Manage the team rota to ensure coverage during absences.

Skills

Leadership

Food Hygiene Cert.

HACCP knowledge

Dietary requirements

Team recruitment & training

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Oakland Care’s Elsyng House in Enfield seeks a Head Chef to elevate dining for residents, leading the kitchen, crafting exquisite menus and ensuring every meal is a masterpiece.

The permanent, 40-hour-per-week role offers £42,000 per year and responsibilities spanning budget control, stock management and team leadership to deliver nutritious, therapeutic meal options with compassionate service.