Head Chef | Lead Kitchen in Care Home | No Late Nights

Amicacare; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Early access wage

Long Service Awards

£200 Refer a Friend bonus

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Amica Care is seeking a Head Chef for Exmouth House in Exmouth. You will lead the kitchen, design nutritious menus and ensure high food safety standards, delivering meals that residents look forward to daily.

You’ll be an experienced chef with a track record of leading kitchen teams, strong hygiene knowledge and a passion for quality food and customer service. This role offers regular hours, no late evenings, and the chance to make a difference in residents’ lives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Relevant catering qualifications.
• A passion for quality food and customer service.
• A caring, people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team and manage kitchen operations.
• Design nutritious and delicious menus for residents.
• Maintain excellent food safety standards.
• Deliver meals residents look forward to every day.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

People-focused

Quality service

Culinary passion

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

Amica Care is seeking a Head Chef for Exmouth House in Exmouth. You will lead the kitchen, design nutritious menus and ensure high food safety standards, delivering meals that residents look forward to daily.

You’ll be an experienced chef with a track record of leading kitchen teams, strong hygiene knowledge and a passion for quality food and customer service. This role offers regular hours, no late evenings, and the chance to make a difference in residents’ lives.