Head Chef

• Effectively run and manage the kitchen service and team members
• Provide home-cooked, nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for residents
• Ensure good food hygiene is maintained at all times and regulations
• Work together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere
• Prepare and cook three course meals
• Discuss with residents what they would like to see on next week’s menu
• Do bread making activity sessions with residents
• Carry out supervision with kitchen team members.

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Ability to prepare, cook and present a variety of appetising and nutritious home-made meals
• An understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with different dietary requirements
• A good understanding of ‘what good looks like’ in terms of the dining and food experience
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No night shifts.