Head Chef

• Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service
• Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users
• Ensuring the catering service provides meals to Residents, Staff and Visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures
• Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints
• Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Maintenance Manager
• Seek feedback- Resident Surveys
• Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaints
• Responsible for stock management( Four Weekly) and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns
• Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets
• Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained
• Regular meetings with other Head Chefs/ Kitchen Managers, Hospitality Development Manager
• Involvement with menu creation, and implementing on your site
• Chef of the Year Competition

• GCSE or equivalent English
• Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Management/Supervisory Qualification
• Previous experience in delivering a service en masse
• Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Intermediate Food hygiene

• 5.6 weeks Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays pro rata per hours worked
• Free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future.(Optional)
• retail discounts
• special offers