Head Chef: Lead Menus & Care Home Dining Excellence

Woodland Grove; Loughton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning care home provider is seeking a Head Chef in Loughton to lead kitchen operations, design high-quality menus, and manage dining services. Candidates should possess impeccable leadership skills, an intermediate food hygiene certificate, and experience in delivering therapeutic diets. The role includes a competitive salary of £43,000 per annum, enhanced benefits, and a full-time contract.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays (extra day off)

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Impeccable leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and experience as a Head Chef is essential.
• Experience in recruiting and training your own team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Designing and delivering high quality menu options.
• Procuring ingredients and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Opportunity to recruit, induct and develop within your department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Education

Intermediate food hygiene certificate

Job description

An award-winning care home provider is seeking a Head Chef in Loughton to lead kitchen operations, design high-quality menus, and manage dining services. Candidates should possess impeccable leadership skills, an intermediate food hygiene certificate, and experience in delivering therapeutic diets. The role includes a competitive salary of £43,000 per annum, enhanced benefits, and a full-time contract.