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Head ChefWillingcare • Thetford, England, UK
Head Chef

Head Chef

Willingcare • Thetford, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Head Chef

33280 per annum Full-Time 40 hours per week Luxury Nursing Home

Our client is a purpose-built luxury nursing home where the dining experience is considered an essential part of resident wellbeing. This is a setting where fine dining standards are expected menus are crafted with genuine care and the Head Chef plays a central role in shaping the quality of life for every resident.

They are now looking for an experienced and talented Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen lead the catering team and deliver a dining experience that residents families and staff are genuinely proud of.

What Our Client Is Looking For

  • Proven Head Chef experience - essential
  • Experience within a nursing home care home or similar setting - strongly preferred
  • The ability to deliver and maintain a fine dining experience consistently and at scale
  • Strong knowledge of nutrition for older adults specialist diets and allergen management
  • Confident with menu planning costing and kitchen management
  • Food hygiene qualification - Level 3 minimum preferred
  • A creative detail-focused approach with high personal standards
  • A calm professional leader who thrives in a kitchen environment

Whats on Offer

  • Paid breaks
  • Enhanced rates for bank holidays
  • Paid DBS check
  • Uniform provided
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Benefits & rewards portal
  • Work within a stunning luxury purpose-built setting

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the kitchen team setting high standards and fostering a positive professional environment
  • Designing and delivering seasonal restaurant-quality menus that meet the nutritional needs of older adults
  • Ensuring all meals are prepared with full consideration of individual dietary requirements specialist diets and allergen management
  • Maintaining rigorous allergen records and processes ensuring every residents safety at every mealtime
  • Overseeing stock management ordering supplier relationships and kitchen budgets
  • Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene legislation COSHH and Health & Safety requirements
  • Maintaining accurate records including cleaning schedules temperature logs and food safety documentation
  • Working closely with the care and management team to ensure mealtimes enhance residents overall wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Head Chef with a passion for fine dining nutrition and delivering a truly exceptional mealtime experience wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL236587/MW/DN

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
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