Head Chef - Woodland Grove-Catering

Oakland Care; Loughton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to enhance its dining experience. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, design creative menu options, and ensure high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in a similar role. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Impeccable leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Intermediate food hygiene certificate required.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Head Chef is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Design and deliver high quality menu options.
• Procure ingredients and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Impeccable leadership and communication skills

Intermediate food hygiene certificate

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Experience in high-quality service delivery

Recruiting and training team

Job description

Are you a culinary maestro looking to lead the charge in a prestigious kitchen? We are seeking a Head Chef to take our dining experience to new heights. You\'ll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, craft high-quality menus, and deliver impeccable service. Join us in creating unforgettable dining experiences!

Overview

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. The Head Chef is a role model within the Home and has a real opportunity to add value to our resident experience by managing all aspects of the dining experience in the Home.

Benefits

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C\'s apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Details

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Ln, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: Day shifts

Pay: £43,000 Per annum

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

Responsibilities

• Leading the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Designing, presenting and delivering high quality menu options.
• Procuring ingredients and delivering impeccable customer service in line with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• You will also have an opportunity to recruit, induct and develop within your department.

What you need to succeed

• Impeccable leadership and communication skills.
• Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Head Chef is essential.
• Experience of recruiting, inducting and training your own team.

Values

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!