Head Chef / Cook - Residential Care Home Location: Bishop's Stortford Salary: £15 per hour Hours: 35-40 hours per week (7am - 7pm shifts) Contract: Permanent About the Role We are recruiting for a dedicated and passionate Head Chef / Cook to join the team at a well-established residential care home in Bishop's Stortford. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents, catering to individual dietary needs and ensuring a positive dining experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with care home catering experience who takes pride in creating meals that support residents' health and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals that meet residents' dietary requirements. Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and hygiene standards. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations. Work closely with care staff to adapt menus for residents with specialist needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies). Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen at all times. Requirements Previous care home catering experience (essential) Driver (preferred) Food Hygiene Level 2 or willingness to complete (preferable) Ability to work independently and as part of a team A genuine passion for food and providing excellent service What's on Offer £15 per hour 35-40 hours per week (7am - 7pm shifts) Supportive and welcoming team environment Permanent contract with opportunities to develop further How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send your updated CV and details of your interview availability .(agne@howard-finley.co.uk) Please note: this home does not offer sponsorship.