Head Chef - Nutritious Care Home Menus, Free Meals on Duty

Contract Options; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Contract Options is seeking a Head Chef for a care home near Saffron Walden, Essex, to lead a kitchen serving up nutritious, home-cooked meals for up to 40 residents.

The role involves menu planning, cooking from scratch, maintaining high hygiene standards, stock control, and collaboration with the care team to tailor meals to individual needs. Hours are typically 8:30am–3:30pm, five days a week, with an additional Thursday slot.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Experience in a care home, hotel or similar catering environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan exciting, varied menus catering to residents' tastes and dietary needs.
• Prepare and cook fresh, delicious meals from scratch daily.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operation with high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage food orders, stock control and minimise waste.
• Create a warm, positive kitchen environment with quality and care.
• Collaborate with care team to tailor meals to residents' needs.

Job description

Contract Options is seeking a Head Chef for a care home near Saffron Walden, Essex, to lead a kitchen serving up nutritious, home-cooked meals for up to 40 residents.

The role involves menu planning, cooking from scratch, maintaining high hygiene standards, stock control, and collaboration with the care team to tailor meals to individual needs. Hours are typically 8:30am–3:30pm, five days a week, with an additional Thursday slot.