Head chef Work, Jobs in Rayleigh, Ess (with Salaries)

Head Chef
AMS Care - Gifford House Care Home —Basildon
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Time management
- Free parking
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Head Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Rochester
- £40,000 a month
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Salero Lounge —Maldon
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee discount
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Orleto Lounge —Basildon
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee discount
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Allstaff Solutions —Hatfield Peverel
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
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Head Chef
Chatham Waters Care Home —Chatham
- £18.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
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1d
Group Head Chef
Aramark —London
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Sales
- Human resources
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
Flaming Grill - BRA_103 —Hornchurch
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Pub & Grill - BRA_205 —Maidstone
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Plough Inn Eynsford —Eynsford
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Pub & Social - BRA_202 —Borough of Tonbridge and Malling
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Pub & Kitchen - BRA_201 —Hatfield Peverel
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Chef & Brewer - BRA_101 —Basildon
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Avora lounge —Thurrock
- £600 - £750 a week
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Manager – Woodlands Edge Pub, South Ockendon
Woodlands Edge pub —South Ockendon
- £25,420 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- In-person
- Free parking
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10d
Head Chef
Care UK —Sidcup
- £19.47 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Inventory control
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
School Chef Manager - Wilmington
CH&CO —Wilmington
- £36,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
3d
Head Chef
Prezzo Italian —Grays
- £15.45 - £17.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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5d
Chef Manager - Park Primary Academy
Olive Dining —Rainham
- £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
Anchor Pub Bexley —Bexley
- £34,000 - £35,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Supervising experience
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Head Chef

AMS Care - Gifford House Care Home
Basildon

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Nutrition
Supplier ordering
Stock ordering
Food hygiene
Catering
Cost control
Food temperature recording
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Food waste reduction
Food safety record keeping
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Product rotation
Food Hygiene Certificate
Kitchen inventory control
Stock replenishment
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Professional kitchen experience
Stock rotation
Time management

Full job description

Head Chef

Location: Gifford House Care Home, London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2EY
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days
Shift Pattern: 10-hour shifts, including alternate weekends

We are looking for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic Head Chef to join our care home in Basildon.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the kitchen team and ensuring our residents receive nutritious, well-balanced and enjoyable meals. The role includes creating and reviewing menus, ordering food and supplies, managing stock and maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene and safety.

As our residents have a range of individual dietary and nutritional needs, we are looking for someone who takes pride in their food, is well organised and understands the importance of providing a positive dining experience within a care home environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen and supervise the kitchen team.
Create, develop and regularly review varied and nutritious menus, taking into account residents' preferences and feedback.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of high-quality meals, ensuring appropriate portions and presentation.
Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and specialist or texture-modified diets, including IDDSI requirements where applicable.
Order food, ingredients and kitchen supplies from approved suppliers, ensuring suitable stock levels are maintained.
Check deliveries and liaise with suppliers regarding quality, shortages or substitutions where necessary.
Manage stock rotation, storage and use-by dates while minimising food waste and controlling costs.
Work closely with nursing and care staff to ensure residents' dietary and nutritional requirements are understood and followed.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety throughout the kitchen and food storage areas.
Ensure all required kitchen records and documentation, including temperature checks and cleaning schedules, are accurately maintained.
Lead and support kitchen staff, allocating duties and ensuring appropriate standards are maintained.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, infection prevention and allergen procedures.
Provide catering for residents' celebrations, seasonal events and other special occasions within the home.
Undertake any other duties reasonably associated with the position of Head Chef.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager, Senior Chef or experienced Chef, preferably within a care home, healthcare or similar environment.
Has experience of menu creation, ordering from suppliers, stock management and food cost control.
Has a strong understanding of food hygiene, food safety and allergen requirements.
Holds a recognised Food Hygiene/Food Safety qualification, ideally Level 2 or above.
Has a good understanding of nutrition and the dietary needs of older people.
Has knowledge of specialist diets and texture-modified foods; knowledge of IDDSI guidelines would be advantageous.
Is confident leading and supporting a kitchen team.
Has excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Is reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of the wider care home team.
Has a caring and respectful approach and understands the importance of residents' dignity, choice and wellbeing.

Role Details

40-hour working week over 4 days.
10-hour shifts with alternate weekends.
Full-time, permanent employment.
Supportive and friendly working environment.
Ongoing training and opportunities to develop and upskill.
The opportunity to take ownership of the home's menus and kitchen and make a positive difference to our residents' daily lives.

If you are an experienced chef who takes pride in producing high-quality food and would enjoy leading a kitchen within a caring and supportive care home environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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