Head Chef

Meridian Business Support

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 14 days

Holt, Norfolk NR25 6GZ, England

£17.5 per hour

Full Time

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Head Chef - Care Home£17.50 per hour – Full time hoursHolt - Norfolk Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Head Chef for a National Private Care Home Provider.About the roleAs 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 qualificationNVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.What will you gain?You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.