36 hours a week
7-5
Alternate Weekends
We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences at Sycamore Park Care Home. The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, and food preparation to ensure high-quality dishes are served to our residents.
Working as a Head Chef at Bondcare, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and evenings. Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst liaising with residents to tailor the menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and are looking for warm, highly motivated and passionate chefs who are driven to deliver high quality cuisine.
As a Head Chef at Sycamore Park Care Home, you'll have the freedom to unleash your creativity and develop menus tailored to the preferences of our residents. You will work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to deliver the highest quality dishes. Plus, you'll have the chance to lead, motivate, and inspire our kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents is mandatory.
Duties:
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Create innovative menus while maintaining high-quality standards
- Supervise kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Manage inventory, ordering, and budgeting for the kitchen
- Collaborate with management to develop seasonal offerings and special event menus
- Cook nutritious, well balanced meals and snacks for up to 46 residents daily.
-Serve meals to those who require a texture modified diet under the IDDSI Framework to a high standard.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a restaurant or hospitality setting
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
- In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety protocols
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Creativity in menu development and presentation
- Relevant IDDSI Training/Qualification
If you are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, leading a team of catering professionals, and driving culinary excellence, we invite you to apply for the Head Chef position with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
