As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It's a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are individuals, each with their own life stories - and by joining HC-One, you'll have the opportunity to give something meaningful back to them through your care and commitment.
As Head Chef, you'll inspire your kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that our Residents will genuinely enjoy. You'll ensure every dish supports our Residents' health and wellbeing, considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements. With hygiene and safety always front of mind, you'll take responsibility for managing the kitchen efficiently - overseeing stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP. You'll work closely with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence while running a smooth, well-organised kitchen operation. You'll also play a vital role in shaping mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences. After all, great food in a welcoming environment can make a real difference to our Residents' quality of life.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing a quick turnaround from job offer to start date.
Requirements include:
1. An S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
2. A minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
3. A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Beyond qualifications, we value your energy, leadership, and ability to motivate others. You'll be organised, able to plan ahead, and take pride in delivering excellent service every day. Most importantly, you'll be kind, considerate, and committed to making our care homes a great place to live and work.
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. Our values, called the HC-One Way, include curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and inclusivity. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce, supporting our teams' professional and personal growth with career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programmes. We also emphasize safeguarding, requiring all colleagues to attend training and report concerns appropriately.
Rewards & Benefits include:
* Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream for flexible pay access
* Learning and development opportunities
* GP online service for colleagues and their children under 16
* Team learning from experienced colleagues
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
* Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral
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