Head Chef - Seasonal Menus, Team Leadership & Training

Care UK; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts and savings

Annual holiday purchase programme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and patient-centered meals. You will oversee the kitchen team, design menus, and ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.

You will mentor staff, manage stock, and drive a culture of care, teamwork, and continuous training as part of our catering academy and development program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents' needs.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock control and ensure food cost guidelines.
• Train and develop staff to maximize potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Menu design

Stock control

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and patient-centered meals. You will oversee the kitchen team, design menus, and ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.

You will mentor staff, manage stock, and drive a culture of care, teamwork, and continuous training as part of our catering academy and development program.