Senior Head Chef - Elsyng House-Catering

Oakland Care; Enfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Care is looking for a Senior Head Chef to oversee catering in two luxury care homes. The role involves leading kitchen operations, creating nutritious menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience in culinary management.

Benefits

One free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef required.
• Experience in recruiting and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen and dining services.
• Designing and delivering high-quality menus.
• Recruiting, inducting, and developing your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Oakland Care - Senior Head Chef

Oakland Care is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Head Chef to lead catering operations in two of our luxury care homes. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional, nutritious, and appealing meals for our residents while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

This role requires adaptability, strong financial management skills, quality assurance, and team building. You will rotate between two care homes.

Rewards & Benefits

• One free meal per shift
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Increased annual leave entitlement, with extra days for those with over 3 years of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Extra day off for milestone birthdays
• Company sick pay above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives
• Long service awards

Position Details

Location: Elsyng House, 1 Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HT

Hours: 40 hours per week, rota over 5 days including weekends and bank holidays

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

About Us

We are an award-winning care home provider delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Joining our team means becoming part of our family. The Head Chef role is a key position that influences the resident experience through managing all aspects of dining.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen and dining services
• Designing and delivering high-quality menus
• Procurement and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Recruiting, inducting, and developing your team

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and experience as a Head Chef
• Experience in recruiting and training staff

Our Mission

Providing exceptional homes where everyone is part of our family, guided by values of Family, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Sustainability.

Apply now! Start your journey and make a difference today!