Head Chef: Lead Kitchen & Team, Balanced Hours

Amicacare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for you/

Early access wage scheme

Long Service Awards

£200 Refer a Friend bonus

Supportive and friendly team culture

Job summary

Amica Care in Taunton is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Greenlands Meadow care home. You will create nutritious menus, manage a team, and ensure high standards of food safety while delivering meals residents genuinely enjoy.

Expect a brand-new kitchen, regular hours, and a supportive team in a purpose-built care-home environment. The role offers secure permanent employment with a strong work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with leadership of a kitchen team.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Passion for quality food and customer service.
• Caring, people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• As Head Chef, you'll lead the catering team, design nutritious and delicious menus, maintain excellent food safety standards and deliver meals that residents look forward to every day.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Quality service

Caring, people-focused

Education

Relevant catering qualifications

Job description

Amica Care in Taunton is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Greenlands Meadow care home. You will create nutritious menus, manage a team, and ensure high standards of food safety while delivering meals residents genuinely enjoy.

Expect a brand-new kitchen, regular hours, and a supportive team in a purpose-built care-home environment. The role offers secure permanent employment with a strong work‑life balance.