Head Chef - Lead Fresh, Nutritious Menus in Care Home

Avalon Park Care Home; Oldham; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Free meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Recognition & long service

Zusammenfassung

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs, while upholding safety and presentation standards.

This full-time contract covers 40 hours per week, with shifts 7am-6pm, alternate weekends, paid PVG/DBS, pension, uniform, generous annual leave, and clear opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety
• A proactive, reliable and quality focused approach

Aufgaben

• Lead kitchen operations including menu planning, food prep and stock control
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and maintain high standards of presentation and safety
• Manage budgets, ordering and waste to maximise quality and efficiency
• Develop and mentor the kitchen team for high performance
• Provide a consistent, high-quality dining experience for residents

Kenntnisse

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Proven kitchen leadership

Leadership & organisation

Dietary knowledge & food safety

Proactive, reliable, quality focus

Jobbeschreibung

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs, while upholding safety and presentation standards.

This full-time contract covers 40 hours per week, with shifts 7am-6pm, alternate weekends, paid PVG/DBS, pension, uniform, generous annual leave, and clear opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.