Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Lead, 40h, Alternate Weekends

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home provider in Cambridge seeks a Head Chef to oversee catering services. Responsibilities include ensuring high food quality, managing kitchen staff, and promoting nutritious meal options for residents. Candidates should have previous experience as a Head Chef, ideally in a care setting, and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card access

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef is essential.
• Experience in a care environment is advantageous.
• Proven track record for leading and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the catering service within the home.
• Ensure high-quality food service and meal preparation.
• Line management of kitchen teams and handling recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Food Safety Compliance

Job description

A family-run care home provider in Cambridge seeks a Head Chef to oversee catering services. Responsibilities include ensuring high food quality, managing kitchen staff, and promoting nutritious meal options for residents. Candidates should have previous experience as a Head Chef, ideally in a care setting, and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.