Head Chef
Posted 4 hours 29 minutes ago by HC-One Ltd.
As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. You will inspire your kitchen team to deliver high quality, nutritious meals that our residents genuinely enjoy. You will ensure every dish supports residents' health and wellbeing, taking into account individual dietary needs, cultural preferences and nutritional requirements.
With hygiene and safety front of mind, you will take responsibility for managing the kitchen efficiently - overseeing stock, budgets, orders and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP. You will work closely with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence while running a smooth, well organised kitchen operation.
You'll also shape mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences, creating a welcoming environment that improves residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities- Inspire and motivate kitchen staff.
- Plan and deliver nutritious meals.
- Manage stock, budgets, orders and procurement.
- Monitor food safety and quality, ensuring compliance with HACCP.
- Coordinate with central teams to maintain standards.
- Create an inviting dining environment.
- S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
- Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Beyond qualifications, we value energy, leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to kindness and positivity.
Rewards & Benefits- Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
- Free uniform.
- Nutritious meal during eight hour or longer shift.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Group life assurance cover.
- Wagestream-financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it.
- Award winning learning and development support.
- GP online-24/7 GP consultation app for you and your children under 16.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues.
- Colleague discounts-access to over 1600 high street discounts.
- Wellbeing-access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support).
- Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards.
- Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral.
Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK and cannot offer sponsorship or accept time limited visa applications.