NHS Jobs
Head Chef – Care Home
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and inspire a team, developing and upskilling where required
- Menu development, tailoring to residents for person-centered hospitality
- Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards
- Bake fresh cakes, scones, and breads from scratch
- Assist the front of house team with setting up dining areas
- Work within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control
- Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
- Ongoing recruitment and retention
- Managing the performance of the kitchen and front of house teams
Skills and Expertise
- Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in resident wellbeing
- Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
- Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
- Experience working with fresh, seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition
- Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
- Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
- Experience working with a front of house team
- Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
- Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training provided if new to care)
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
- Rewarding Excellence’ bonus (up to 500* for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection)
- Unlimited access to Refer a Friend’ scheme (up to 500* per referral)
- Wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets, and travel companies
- Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
- Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
- Tax Code Review Service
- Option to join monthly staff lottery