Head Chef

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Pay: £16 per hour

Type: Permanent

Shift: Days

About the Role:
As a Head Chef, you will be integral in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals to residents while maintaining the highest standard of culinary excellence. Your responsibilities will include managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. You will also foster a positive dining experience for residents, accommodating special dietary requirements. Additionally, you will play a vital role in training staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Reports to: Home Manager

Skills and Attributes:

Experience: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
Culinary Expertise: Culinary degree or relevant certification.
Nutrition Knowledge: Understanding of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments within the care home.
Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and perform well under pressure.
Health & Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Training: Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.Education and Qualifications:

Preferred: NVQ Level 3 in Catering or an equivalent qualification.Benefits:

Training: Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Career Development: Opportunities for career development and progression.
Support: Employee Assistance Programme.
Discounts: Blue Light Card Scheme, with reimbursement for enrolment fees.
Referral Bonus: Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500.
Background Check: Full DBS disclosure paid for by the company.
Uniform: Provided at no cost.
Holiday Pay: Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
Paid Breaks: Paid breaks during working hours.This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef to lead a kitchen team, ensuring that residents receive high-quality meals while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to health and safety, this could be the perfect role for you.

For more information, please contact Emma Brown (phone number removed) option 3