Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Near to South Croydon, UK
Salary: £14.90 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Alternative Weekend Working)
About Us: Join our clients award-winning care home, dedicated to providing exceptional care and a warm, homely environment for their residents. They take pride in their high standards and are looking for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and contribute to the well-being of their residents through delicious and nutritious meals.
Job Description: As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall culinary experience within the care home. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring all meals are prepared to the highest standards, considering dietary requirements and preferences of the residents. Your role will include menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and prepare a variety of nutritious and appetizing meals for the residents, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met.
- Lead, manage, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellent food quality and service.
- Create and implement seasonal menus that are varied and balanced.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Monitor and manage food stock levels, placing orders as needed and minimizing waste.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the care home management to ensure meal services align with resident care plans and schedules.
- Engage with residents to receive feedback and continuously improve the dining experience.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role, preferably within a care home or healthcare setting.
- Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating nutritious, high-quality meals.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Knowledge of dietary needs and restrictions common in elderly care.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including alternative weekends.
- Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications in food safety and hygiene.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.90 per hour.
- Full-time, stable position with 40 hours per week. No eveing or every weekend working.
- Opportunity to work in an award-winning, supportive, and friendly environment.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Contribution to a meaningful cause by enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required).
- No Sponsorship offered.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most up to date CV. Alternatively, contact Maddie on to discuss the vacancy further.
Howard Finley acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As part of our recruitment process, we will retain your CV for a period of one year to enable us to consider you for future roles. After this period, your CV will be deleted.