Head Chef

3 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time

Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage and lead a culinary team at their Elton House Care Home in Bushey, Watford. As a key member of the care home's management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality culinary services that meet the dietary needs of residents.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors, as well as a relevant catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Your focus will be on managing and leading a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

  • Placing food orders with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed limits.
  • Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
  • Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including a DBS Disclosure check. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents and are committed to creating meaningful lives together, please apply for this exciting opportunity.


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