Head Chef - Lead Nutrition‑Focused Care Home Kitchen

Avery Healthcare Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare invites applications for a Head Chef at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough, Hampshire. You will lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, and prepare modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of team management experience in care or hospitality, holds City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, shows passion for high standards, and can manage budgets while ensuring residents receive

Qualifications

• Two years' experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders with approved suppliers within budget.
• Supervising and directing the work of kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities.

Skills

Culinary team management

Budget control

Passion for high-quality dining

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare invites applications for a Head Chef at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough, Hampshire. You will lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, and prepare modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of team management experience in care or hospitality, holds City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, shows passion for high standards, and can manage budgets while ensuring residents receive