Lead Chef for Caring Home Kitchen Menu & Team Lead

Healthcare Homes Group; Selsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £100

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship: LVL

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Lead for Tenchley Manor in Selsey to oversee meal preparation for 33 residents and maintain high kitchen standards. You will collaborate with care teams, plan menus, adapt to dietary needs, and inspire the kitchen staff to deliver warm, home-cooked meals.

Experience in a professional kitchen is essential; City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and knowledge of kitchen practices.
• Food hygiene knowledge; City & Guilds/NVQ qualifications preferred but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare home-cooked meals for residents with allergy/diet requirements.
• Write and plan weekly menus, stock control and minimise wastage.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Creativity

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in catering (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Lead for Tenchley Manor in Selsey to oversee meal preparation for 33 residents and maintain high kitchen standards. You will collaborate with care teams, plan menus, adapt to dietary needs, and inspire the kitchen staff to deliver warm, home-cooked meals.

Experience in a professional kitchen is essential; City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but training can be provided.