Head Chef: Care Home Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Runwood Homes Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. This role allows you to deliver high-quality meals while ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. The ideal candidate will have relevant kitchen experience, an Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate, and excellent leadership skills. You will manage kitchen staff, adhere to budget constraints, and create a welcoming dining experience. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the hospitality field while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a catering environment.
• Secure understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Experience in achieving food margins.

Responsibilities

• Work within the agreed company budget.
• Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification.
• Manage the stock in the kitchen.
• Inspire and motivate the team for food satisfaction.
• Lead by example, setting pace and standards.
• Ensure dietary requirements for all residents are met.
• Train and develop the team for excellence in food delivery.
• Ensure all food is cooked safely and is taste tested.
• Ensure food storage meets health and safety requirements.
• Deliver the company kitchen standards.
• Implement the Health and Safety policy for kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Education

Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading care service provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. This role allows you to deliver high-quality meals while ensuring dietary needs are met for residents. The ideal candidate will have relevant kitchen experience, an Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate, and excellent leadership skills. You will manage kitchen staff, adhere to budget constraints, and create a welcoming dining experience. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the hospitality field while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.