Head Chef

Are you an experienced chef looking to trade late-night restaurant hours for a fulfilling role where your culinary skills genuinely improve lives? We are looking for a passionate, empathetic Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at our nursing care home in Wolverhampton. Our home provides dedicated residential and nursing care for elderly residents, many of whom live with complex physical needs and dementia. In this role, you will ensure that excellent nutrition, safe dietary practices, and the simple joy of a great meal remain a highlight of our residents' daily lives. What You’ll Do * Nourishing Menus: Design and cook fresh, wholesome, and appetizing seasonal meals tailored to the tastes and nostalgic favourites of our elderly residents. * Specialist Dietary Care: Oversee the safe preparation of complex clinical diets, including diabetic-friendly, allergen-free, and texture-modified meals (meeting IDDSI standards) for residents with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). * Kitchen Leadership: Manage and inspire your kitchen team, handling rotas, ordering, and maintaining strict budget control without compromising on food quality. * Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous food safety standards, ensuring the kitchen easily meets CQC requirements and retains its 5-star food hygiene rating. * Resident Connection: Actively engage with residents to learn their personal preferences, working alongside the nursing team ...