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 preparations 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 to be creative and do something different.
It’s a calm and enjoyable working environment where you can manage your workload and create delicious meals. The role also offers a great social aspect, allowing regular interaction outside the kitchen.
You and your catering team will operate to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring smooth operations with a clean kitchen, tasty menus, and satisfied customers.
Imagine... great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night, and two days off a week. That’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.
As a Head Chef, You Will Be
* Coordinating daily management of the catering team for efficient food production.
* Meeting nutritional and dietary needs of service users.
* Providing meals to staff and visitors according to company policies.
* Leading menu planning, ensuring variety within budget.
* Reporting maintenance or servicing needs of catering equipment/environment.
* Seeking feedback, developing, and standardizing seasonal menu items to ensure high-quality, nutritious food.
* Responding to complaints or incidents, assisting investigations, and referring unresolved issues.
* Managing stock and equipment, reporting concerns.
* Planning staff rotas, managing agency/overtime coverage, and covering absences within budget.
* Assisting with 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 certification (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. Attend our recruitment open day on Saturday, 2nd March, from 10 am to 3 pm, to meet the senior team, learn about vacancies, training, CPD, wellbeing support, and employee benefits.
If you’re looking to advance your career or seek a new challenge, consider Elysium Healthcare Services in Keighley.
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 a healthy work-life balance.
* Career development and training opportunities.
* Pension contributions.
* 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 innovative company with over 8,000 employees across more than 90 services in England and Wales, covering mental health, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education sectors. Opportunities for growth and mobility are available.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.
Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusive employment, and safeguarding service users. All candidates will require a DBS disclosure.
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