Head Chef

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited

Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month

Diss, Suffolk IP21, England

£16 per hour

Full Time

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HeadChef- Care Home

Hourly Rate- £16.00 per hour

Shifts- Days/ Full time

Sponsorship currently unavailable

The Recruitment crowd are currently looking for a Head Chef for a beautiful Nursing home in Diss- Norwich.

Job role:
As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills and attributes

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
Culinary degree or relevant certification.
Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.

Benefits:

Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Blue Light Card Scheme.
Well pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided this is another cost that we think its essential that we cover for you.
Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
Paid breaks we think its essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.

If you feel you meet the criteria for this roleAPPLY NOW! We would love to hear from you!!