Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen & Team Lead

Community Care Live; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southampton is seeking a Chef for its residential care home. You will oversee daily catering operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and supervise catering assistants. Candidates should possess Level 2 catering qualifications and experience in a similar role, with strong communication and organisational skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and opportunities for training and development. Please note that sponsorship for this role is not available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 catering qualifications.
• Previous experience in a catering role, preferably in a care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations and meal preparation.
• Supervise catering assistants and organise tasks for efficiency.
• Monitor meal quality and adhere to dietary requirements.

Skills

Catering skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Respect for residents

Education

Level 2 catering qualifications

Job description

A leading care provider in Southampton is seeking a Chef for its residential care home. You will oversee daily catering operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and supervise catering assistants. Candidates should possess Level 2 catering qualifications and experience in a similar role, with strong communication and organisational skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and opportunities for training and development. Please note that sponsorship for this role is not available.