Lead Chef – Care Home Kitchen Leader (Norwich)

Advantage Angels Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Advantage Angels Ltd is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead a culinary team in care home settings across Norwich and surrounding areas. You will oversee food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, strict food-safety compliance and delivering exceptional service to residents, with DBS support and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production, cooking or hospitality roles.
• Level 3 Food Safety required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food production and service delivery.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes according to standards and client specifications.
• Oversee food safety practices, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in line with health regulations.
• Coordinate with clients to meet specific culinary requirements.
• Ensure all food preparation adheres to recipes and presentation standards.
• Foster a positive working environment that promotes teamwork and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Multitasking

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Advantage Angels Ltd is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead a culinary team in care home settings across Norwich and surrounding areas. You will oversee food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, strict food-safety compliance and delivering exceptional service to residents, with DBS support and ongoing professional development opportunities.