Introduction
Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work.
This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands—no evenings, a five-day work week, and low stress levels.
You will lead an established kitchen team at Three Valley in Keighley, overseeing large-scale meal preparation for staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, providing guidance and training to support your team.
There are regular activities, events, and special occasions throughout the year, such as World Food Day, Christmas, Easter, and Family Day, offering plenty of opportunities for creativity and variety.
It’s a calm and enjoyable working environment where you can manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. The role also involves regular social interactions outside the kitchen.
You and your catering team will operate to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menus, and satisfied 'customers'.
Imagine... great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night, and two days off each week—an ideal work-life balance.
As a Head Chef, you will be:
* Coordinating daily management of the catering team for efficient food production.
* Ensuring the catering service meets nutritional and dietary needs.
* Providing meals to staff and visitors according to company policies.
* Leading menu planning, offering varied diets within budget.
* Reporting maintenance and servicing issues of catering equipment.
* Seeking feedback, developing, and standardizing seasonal menu items for high-quality, nutritious food.
* Responding to complaints or incidents, assisting with investigations, and resolving issues.
* Managing stock and equipment, reporting concerns.
* Planning staff rotas, managing agency and overtime coverage within budgets.
* Participating in monthly audits to maintain standards.
To be successful, you will have:
* GCSE or equivalent in English
* Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC), Health & Safety, and Food Hygiene Certificates
* City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
* Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
* Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
* Experience in a similar environment
* Management/Supervisory Qualification
* Experience in delivering mass catering services
* Skills in menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budgeting
Location: 2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU
Join a team where staff camaraderie and support are core values. Whether you’re an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Support Worker, or new to healthcare, discover a rewarding career at Elysium Healthcare Services in Keighley by attending our recruitment open day on Saturday, 2nd March, from 10 am to 3 pm.
Meet the senior team, explore vacancies, training, CPD opportunities, wellbeing support, and employee benefits.
If you’re ready for a career move or a new challenge, Elysium Healthcare in Keighley could be your next step.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £28,500
* 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About your next employer:
You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a diverse approach to care delivery, with over 90 services across England and Wales in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities & autism, children & education sectors. There is room for growth and advancement.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.
Elysium Healthcare is committed to safe recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes safeguarding and inclusive hiring. All staff are subject to a DBS disclosure.
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