• Salary: £15.27 - £16.27 per hour depending on experience
• Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Shifts: 7:30am - 5:30pm

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an experienced chef who understands the critical role that mealtimes play in the well-being of our residents. Ideal candidates will:

• Be highly communicative, hardworking, and possess strong leadership skills.
• Have significant experience in managing kitchens and delivering outstanding meals.
• Demonstrate expertise in menu planning, budget management, and nutrition.
• Hold relevant qualifications such as the City & Guilds Diploma in Professional Cookery (Levels 1 & 2) and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Have knowledge of EHO regulations and experience with IDDSI diets, texture-modified food, and dysphagia management (highly desirable)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: AS HEAD CHEF, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING ALL KITCHEN OPERATIONS, ENSURING A HIGH-QUALITY DINING EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Leading food production, menu planning, staff management, and kitchen supplies.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Crafting inclusive and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary needs.
• Inspiring and mentoring junior kitchen staff to maintain our reputation for culinary excellence.

We are seeking an experienced chef who understands the critical role that mealtimes play in the well-being of our residents. Ideal candidates will:

• Be highly communicative, hardworking, and possess strong leadership skills.
• Have significant experience in managing kitchens and delivering outstanding meals.
• Demonstrate expertise in menu planning, budget management, and nutrition.
• Hold relevant qualifications such as the City & Guilds Diploma in Professional Cookery (Levels 1 & 2) and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Have knowledge of EHO regulations and experience with IDDSI diets, texture-modified food, and dysphagia management (highly desirable