Head Chef Maternity cover

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Bradford is seeking a Head Chef to manage catering operations, develop nutritious menus, and support team training. Applicants should have formal Chef training and experience in food safety and front of house management. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits including discounts, wellness support, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Flexible wage access

Free counseling services

Employee recognition awards

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card benefits

Free eye tests and discounts

Cashback card savings

Wellbeing portal and events

Seasonal company events

Qualifications

• Background and training as a Chef.
• Experience in front of house management.
• Organized approach to food safety standards.
• Strong computer skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering budgets, purchasing, and stock control.
• Develop high-quality menus considering dietary needs.
• Oversee meal service and dining experience.
• Support and coach the catering team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Catering budget management

Nutritional menu development

Team supervision

Food safety standards

Computer skills

Education

Formal training as a Chef

Job description

Head Chef (Maternity cover )

Harbour Healthcare

Chestnut Lodge Care Home - Bradford - BD3 9ES

GBP14.00 Per hr based on a 40 hr week

We are looking for a Head Chef to join the team and be part of the exciting growth of the business. This is a progressive new role with a care home provider, with a number of homes in the area, created to raise standards and develop skills across the teams.

Your Job will include:

• You will manage the catering budgets for the home, purchasing and stock control.
• You will support the development of nutritious high-quality menus for residents, including special dietary considerations.
• You will oversee effective delivery of meal service including the dining experience.
• You will be able to demonstrate an overall understanding of how to innovate and assist in developing the food offer whilst considering costs and business challenges, within required food safety standards.
• You will work within the companies Catering project framework, supported by, and reporting into the Project Lead to deliver the standards required, ensuring compliance with a range of robust policies and procedures.
• You will be confident in coaching and supporting others and managing teams.
• You will be able to supervise and develop catering teams, in line with national guidance.
• Liaising with both Home Managers to ensure effective delivery of this provision.
• Directly reporting to the Home Manager on site, supported by the Catering Project Lead

About you:

• You will have a background and be formally trained as a Chef.
• You will have a background in front of house management.
• You will work within food safety standards required and in an organised manner.
• You have a 'can do' attitude that supports the development of our services.
• You will have strong computer skills and be articulate in writing reports and maintaining records.
• You're excited to work in a developing and fast-paced kitchen.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn - Earned wage access
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• GBP30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to GBP500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to GBP250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited