Head Chef Nursing Home

Blue Arrow - Reading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a nursing home. Key responsibilities include designing nutritious menus, managing stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in food hygiene and have experience in professional catering. Benefits include 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, and many lifestyle perks. Join a role that positively impacts residents' lives.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks and overtime incentive

Company pension

Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional catering environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and food's role in wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare varied menus for dietary requirements.
• Manage stock control and budget purchasing.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Nutritional understanding

Catering experience

Education

Relevant food hygiene and preparation qualifications

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 at Bucklers Lodge. You’ll create nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference to our resident's 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%).
• 2× 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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