Head Chef – Up to £34,000
In this luxury residential nursing home, the kitchen is a key part of residents’ wellbeing and routine. As Head Chef, you will lead on quality, nutrition, and dietary safety, ensuring every meal meets both clinical and hospitality standards.
Before You Apply
* This role requires senior-level chef experience, ideally within care, hospitality, or a similar setting.
* You must be confident managing allergies, specialist diets, nutrition, and hydration.
* Applicants should be comfortable leading a kitchen team and working within agreed budgets.
Key Job Details
* Salary: £34,000 per year
* Hours: Full-time
* Setting: Luxury residential nursing home for older adults
* Sector: Healthcare
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
* Well-resourced kitchen within a stable, well-run home
* Opportunity to deliver a genuinely high standard of dining
* Paid breaks and enhanced rates of pay
* Structured training, induction, and ongoing development
* Annual leave increases with length of service
What You’ll Need
* Proven experience in a senior or head chef role
* Strong working knowledge of allergies, nutrition, and special diets
* Ability to lead a team and manage kitchen operations
* Confidence with menu planning, cost control, and budgeting
Desirable
* Experience in a care, healthcare, or similar environment
* Relevant food safety or catering qualifications
What You’ll Do
* Plan and deliver seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary requirements
* Ensure safe management of allergies, modified diets, and hydration needs
* Lead, support, and organise the kitchen team day to day
* Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
* Manage ordering, stock control, and kitchen budgets
* Work with care teams to support residents’ health and preferences
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed promptly. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly to discuss the role and next steps.
Reference: WILL205197/JR
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