Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Calne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daytime hours

No late nights

Free meals

Induction programme

Ongoing training

Modern kitchen

Pension scheme

Career progression

Supportive team

Making a difference

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd is seeking a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager for a care home near Calne. Lead the catering team, deliver high-quality meals, and ensure a flawless dining experience for up to 45 residents.

This role offers excellent daytime hours and no late finishes, with a focus on resident wellbeing and staff development. You'll manage budgets, maintain top hygiene standards and work closely with residents and families to create nutritious menus that meet dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in care, hospitality or healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Experience managing food budgets and stock control.
• Solid understanding of Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety regulations.
• Passion for preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Ability to create an enjoyable dining experience for older people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional dining experience while managing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare delicious, home-cooked meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Create varied, nutritious menus catering for dietary requirements and preferences.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, Health & Safety and Environmental Health standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while delivering outstanding service daily.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen Manager

Senior Chef

Leadership

Team management

Food hygiene

HACCP

Health & Safety

Fresh meals

Job description

A Rare Opportunity for a Head Chef Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef looking for a rewarding role with no late nights, a fantastic working environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference?

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the catering team within their stunning, Grade II listed Care Home near Calne.

The home provides high-quality Nursing, Nursing Dementia, Residential and Enablement Care for up to 45 residents, and takes great pride in serving freshly prepared, nutritious meals that residents genuinely look forward to.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected care provider where quality food, resident wellbeing and staff development are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As Kitchen Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience while managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, home-cooked meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Creating varied, nutritious menus that cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences
• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Managing food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, Health & Safety and Environmental Health standards
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while delivering an outstanding service every day

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Senior Chef
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Experience managing food budgets and stock control
• A strong understanding of Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation
• A genuine passion for preparing fresh, nutritious meals
• The ability to create an enjoyable dining experience for older people

Experience within a care home, healthcare or hospitality environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of c£30,000 per annum
• Excellent daytime working hours
• No late-night finishes
• Complimentary meals, refreshments and snacks during your shift
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Access to modern kitchen equipment and facilities
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' daily lives

Why Join This Provider?

This is much more than a Head Chef position.

You'll have the opportunity to create enjoyable dining experiences that bring comfort, pleasure and familiarity to residents every day. You'll be part of a caring, supportive team that values quality, compassion and teamwork just as highly as excellent food.

If you're looking for a role where your culinary skills are genuinely appreciated, your work-life balance is respected, and you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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