Reporting to: Hospitality Services Manager
Are you passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and leading a team to culinary excellence? We're looking for a talented Head Chef to take charge of our kitchen operations and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that delight our residents every day.
About the Role:
As Head Chef, you'll oversee all aspects of food service and meal preparation within the home. You'll lead a skilled catering team, working closely with other service departments to ensure a seamless and high-quality hospitality experience.
This is a hands-on role where creativity, precision, and leadership come together to deliver beautifully presented, nutritious meals that reflect our commitment to excellence. Your responsibilities include:
* Lead, train, and support the catering team, including recruitment and induction.
* Manage rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
* Prepare meals from scratch using fresh ingredients, with a focus on quality and presentation.
* Oversee food stock levels, ordering, and budget control.
* Maintain high standards of food presentation, choice, and nutrition tailored to residents' dietary needs.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, including equipment safety checks.
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years in a leadership kitchen role, with budgeting and financial oversight.
* NVQ Level 3 in Food Hygiene or equivalent.
* Live our values and uphold our Charter.
* Be part of a team that's consistently rated highly by residents, families, and the community.
What we Offer:
Hallmark Care Homes is a family-run provider of care homes across the UK, centered around family values. We operate 20 care homes, equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team, ensuring a comfortable stay with the highest quality care.
* Values-driven workplace where people are our greatest asset.
* Industry-leading training and development with clear career progression.
* Excellent benefits including pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
* Access to Hallmark Rewards - our exclusive discounts and perks scheme.
* A genuine focus on work-life balance.
To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV to us today.
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