Head Chef – Leadership in Nutrition‑Driven Care Kitchen

White House Care Home; Watford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

White House Care Home in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering high quality, nutritious meals and shaping the daily dining experience for residents. You will manage menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance, while developing a motivated kitchen team and ensuring dietary needs are met.

The role offers 40 hours per week with a consistent pattern, an annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks, and opportunities for ongoing training and progression

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations from menu planning to food prep and stock control.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and high presentation standards.
• Manage budget, purchasing, waste reduction and cost control.
• Develop and coach kitchen team to high performance.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Dietary knowledge

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

White House Care Home in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering high quality, nutritious meals and shaping the daily dining experience for residents. You will manage menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance, while developing a motivated kitchen team and ensuring dietary needs are met.

The role offers 40 hours per week with a consistent pattern, an annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks, and opportunities for ongoing training and progression