Head Chef

Job description

Shift details: 7 am‑5.30 pm.

As Head Chef, you will manage and lead the culinary team, providing nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals to residents within a set budget.

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing, well‑balanced, and consistent with IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, maintain appropriate stock levels and control, and purchase supplies within agreed budget limits.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team; instruct and demonstrate simple food‑preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Practice safe systems of work; assess risks and handle loads responsibly, ensuring the safety of residents, visitors and staff.

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sector.
• A relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ).
• A passion for delivering high‑quality culinary standards to residents.
• Ability to manage and control a budget.

• DBS Disclosure check – cost covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.