Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen & Team Leader

Welfordhc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality care home provider in York seeks an experienced chef to enhance the meal experience for elderly residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for running the kitchen, designing a varied menu tailored to residents' tastes and dietary needs, and maintaining high food standards. The role includes leading a kitchen team, mentoring, and ensuring a satisfying dining experience. Ideal applicants will have experience in commercial kitchens, team management skills, and a flexible approach to work, including weekends.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Company pension

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Ongoing training

Free Chef’s Whites and DBS

Qualifications

• Recent experience of cooking for large numbers in a commercial setting.
• Experience managing and motivating a catering team.
• Ability to provide food for people with special dietary requirements.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• An enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing a varied menu that reflects our residents’ tastes.
• Ensuring mealtimes are always high-quality.
• Maintaining the highest food standards.
• Supporting and directing the kitchen team.
• Mentoring on quality, safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Assisting in budget management.

Skills

Cooking for large numbers

Team management

Food for special dietary requirements

Flexibility

DBS check

Job description

A quality care home provider in York seeks an experienced chef to enhance the meal experience for elderly residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for running the kitchen, designing a varied menu tailored to residents' tastes and dietary needs, and maintaining high food standards. The role includes leading a kitchen team, mentoring, and ensuring a satisfying dining experience. Ideal applicants will have experience in commercial kitchens, team management skills, and a flexible approach to work, including weekends.