Lead Chef - Elevate Care Home Dining Experience

Birchwood Heights; Swanley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Uniform provided

Bank holiday pay

Annual leave

Cycle to work

Birthday time off

Sick pay

Refer a friend

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health plan

Death in service

Job summary

Birchwood Heights is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to elevate our residents' dining experience in Swanley. You will lead a talented kitchen, craft exquisite menus, and ensure every meal is a masterpiece, while modeling strong leadership and quality service.

You will oversee dietary requirements, HACCP compliance, and staff recruitment/training, with 40 hours per week. The role is permanent with a £43,000 per annum salary, reflecting experience and responsibilities within our care home.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef/Head Chef experience in a quality service setting.
• Strong HACCP, nutrition and therapeutic diets knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Intermediate food hygiene certificate held.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Deliver safe, nutritious and appealing menus including therapeutic diets.
• Manage catering spend within budget and maintain stock levels.
• Oversee audits and rota planning for adequate coverage.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

Nutrition

Dietary requirements

Communication

Food hygiene certificate

Recruitment & training

Job description

Birchwood Heights is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to elevate our residents' dining experience in Swanley. You will lead a talented kitchen, craft exquisite menus, and ensure every meal is a masterpiece, while modeling strong leadership and quality service.

You will oversee dietary requirements, HACCP compliance, and staff recruitment/training, with 40 hours per week. The role is permanent with a £43,000 per annum salary, reflecting experience and responsibilities within our care home.