Head Chef

7 days ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom NHS Full time

OverviewHead Chef role at Avery Healthcare in Kents Hill. Lead a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents, including prepared modified diets, managing food orders and budgets, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain exceptional standards of care.ResponsibilitiesManage and lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service within budget.Prepare modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced in accordance with IDDSI guidance.Place food orders with approved suppliers, comply with procedures to maintain stock levels, and control procurement to meet budget limits.Supervise and direct the work of kitchen staff and the Host team; instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff.Practice safe systems of work, assess risks, and ensure personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.About AveryAvery Healthcare is one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to creating meaningful lives together and offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is a place where people love to work, with a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £16.64 an hourContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JDAbout You / QualificationsTwo years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.Hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ).Demonstrate passion and commitment to high-quality culinary standards for residents.Demonstrate ability to manage a budget.Additional RequirementsDBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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