Head Chef

HEAD CHEF - LUXURY CARE HOME

TEMP TO PERM

Location: Swanley / Hextable, Kent

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE / £20-£25 an hour

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Permanent/ Temp to Perm

We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead the catering operation within a prestigious luxury care setting near Swanley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef looking to step up and take ownership of a well-established kitchen operation.

THE ROLE

As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading a team that includes a Second Chef and Kitchen Assistants.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, beautifully presented meals using fresh ingredients, with a strong focus on creating an excellent dining experience for residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and managing the kitchen team
• Planning and delivering varied, high-quality menus
• Catering for individual dietary requirements and modified diets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Managing stock levels, ordering and controlling food costs
• Minimising waste and implementing effective stock-control procedures
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene legislation
• Working closely with the wider management team
• Supporting special events and functions within the home
• Maintaining consistently high standards of presentation and service

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced chef with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for producing excellent food.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or strong Sous Chef experience
• Level 3 Catering qualification or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety
• Experience managing and developing a kitchen team
• Strong organisation and stock-control skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Experience within care, healthcare, hotels or high-volume catering would be advantageous

BENEFITS

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Paid breaks
• Staff meals
• Uniform provided
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Cycle scheme
• Eye care benefits
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Employee recognition and reward schemes

IMPORTANT

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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