Head Chef - Nutritious Menus & Team Lead (40h)

Runwood Homes; Great Stambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Head Chef to join their hospitality team at Broomhills Care Home. The role involves creating high-quality, nutritious menus and managing kitchen staff. Candidates must have relevant catering experience, leadership skills, and an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous employee benefits, including 28 days of paid holidays and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding for NVQ Level 1 and 2

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Experience within a catering environment is required.
• Secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements is necessary.
• Experience in achieving food margins and writing menus with costing.

Responsibilities

• Work within the agreed company budget.
• Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification and budget control.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food to specification.
• Train and develop the team to exceed residents’ expectations.
• Ensure all food is cooked to a safe temperature.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Nutritional knowledge

Education

Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading residential care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Head Chef to join their hospitality team at Broomhills Care Home. The role involves creating high-quality, nutritious menus and managing kitchen staff. Candidates must have relevant catering experience, leadership skills, and an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous employee benefits, including 28 days of paid holidays and opportunities for professional development.