Lead Chef, Care Home Kitchen Leader

Avery Healthcare Group; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Beaconsfield Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents’ wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have two years of kitchen management experience in care or hospitality, hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ), and demonstrable budget control.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to high-quality culinary standards for residents.
• Demonstrate ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced in line with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders with approved suppliers within budget limits.
• Supervising and directing kitchen staff and Host team; training unqualified staff.
• Practising safe systems of work and managing risk for residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Culinary team leadership

Budget control

Food preparation

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Beaconsfield Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents’ wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have two years of kitchen management experience in care or hospitality, hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ), and demonstrable budget control.