Healthcare Kitchen Lead Chef - Flexible Hours and Team Growth

PJ Care; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

19 days holiday

Fully funded enhanced DBS

Long-service awards and recognition

Career development opportunities with薪

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

PJ Care in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Chef to manage day-to-day catering for 53 residents, three days a week from 8am to 5pm. You will lead the kitchen team, collaborate with the Head Chef, and help develop menus and train junior chefs. The role offers career progression, enhanced pay options, and 19 days holiday, with a 5–6 month handover period.

You must hold a full driving licence and be able to work flexible hours to cover shifts, including some 7am–7pm days when needed.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Lead Chef experience in the Health Care sector.
• A full driving license is required.
• Ability to train and work with the Head Chef for up to 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Catering Team during your rota’d shift pattern.
• Develop communication with the Head Chef and other Shift Lead Chef and ensure continuity of service.
• Attend management meetings, as required.
• Carry out regular monthly audits of the Catering service provision.
• Ensure compliance with PJ Care Catering Policy and Procedure.
• Meet nutritional and dietary needs and produce five weekly menus on a season rota.

Skills

Lead Chef experience

Driving license

Team leadership

Job description

PJ Care in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Chef to manage day-to-day catering for 53 residents, three days a week from 8am to 5pm. You will lead the kitchen team, collaborate with the Head Chef, and help develop menus and train junior chefs. The role offers career progression, enhanced pay options, and 19 days holiday, with a 5–6 month handover period.

You must hold a full driving licence and be able to work flexible hours to cover shifts, including some 7am–7pm days when needed.