Head Chef -Nursing Home

Blue Arrow; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Buckler's Park is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a nursing home. The role involves designing nutritious menus to meet various dietary needs and managing kitchen operations to ensure hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant food hygiene qualifications and experience in a professional catering environment. This position offers a salary of £35,297 per year with several benefits including paid holidays and a company pension.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks and overtime incentive

Company pension with employer matching

2x salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Lifestyle benefits via Hapi App

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene and preparation qualifications.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and the importance of food for wellbeing.
• Experience in a professional catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare varied menus that meet dietary requirements.
• Cater for special occasions within the home.
• Manage stock control and purchasing within budget.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.

Skills

Food hygiene and preparation qualifications

Understanding of nutrition

Experience in catering

Job description

Job Description

Head Chef - Nursing Home in Crowthorne

Salary : £35,297 per year

Hours : 40 hours per week

Shifts : 5 days out of 7

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.

You’ll create nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference to our residents' lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prepare varied menus that meet special dietary requirements (low fat, diabetic, religious diets).
• Cater for special occasions within the home.
• Manage stock control and purchasing within budget.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant food hygiene and preparation qualifications.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and the importance of food for wellbeing.
• Experience in a professional catering environment.

Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Paid breaks and overtime incentive scheme.
• Company pension (employer contribution matched up to 6%).
• 2x salary Death in Service benefit.
• Length of Service Awards.
• Lifestyle benefits via Hapi App.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Thrive App.
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £300 per referral).
• Free learning and development opportunities (including RQF qualifications).
• Free DBS check.

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