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Are you a talented and passionate head chef ready to lead a kitchen that truly makes a difference?

We’re seeking an experienced Head Chef to take charge of our clients medium sized care home kitchen and deliver exceptional dining experiences to our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your culinary skills with real purpose — creating fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals in a warm and supportive environment.

As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen team with confidence and care, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen. You’ll be hands-on, detail-oriented, and driven by high standards, both in food quality and customer satisfaction.

Head Chef Job Details:

* Full Time Contracted Hours

* Shift Times: 7am - 5pm

* Job Type: Permanent

* Salary: £16 - £18ph

Head Chef Duties & Responsibilities:

* Maintaining the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

* Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders

* Developing new dishes and menus

* Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety

* Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food

* You are a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards.

* You will enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you’ll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.

* Seek professional dietetic advice is sought in respect of patients with special needs not met by the routine catering service of the hospital.

* Experience in team leadership.

* Excellent understanding of Health & safety procedures including COSHH. HACCP, Food Hygiene and Allergens.

* Knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication.

* Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus.

Role Requirements for Head Chef:

* Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances.

* Flexibility to work during weekends.

* Able to work as part of a team and individually.

* Advocate for customer service.

* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

* Able to negotiate, influence, organise time and prioritise activities.

If you’re interested in the job as a Head Chef please apply now