Head Chef

Overview

Head Chef
£16.50 per hour - Full time hours
Nursing Home based role
Knutsford, Cheshire

As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and oversee daily food preparation and service.
• Plan menus that are nutritious, balanced, and cater to dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen.
• Create a positive dining atmosphere for residents and collaborate with care home teams.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, promoting safe work practices and professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar care/home setting.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and Qualification

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.