Head chef

Job Description

Head Chef \n\nCatering and Hospitality - Heathlands Care Home \n\nContract: Permanent\n\nSalary: £14.04 Per Hour\n\nShift Type: Days\n\nContracted hours: Full-Time\n\n Heathlands Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home in Chingford, offering high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 84 residents. Set within private landscaped gardens, the home features spacious ensuite bedrooms across three floors, dedicated care teams, and a warm, homely atmosphere focused on dignity, comfort and personalised support.\n\n Head Chef – Heathlands Care Home\n\nLocation: Heathlands Care Home, 2b Hatch Lane, Chingford, London, E4 6NF\nReports to: Registered Manager\nHours: Full-time, rota-based (including weekends and public holidays)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAre you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking to make a real difference through your food? We’re looking for a talented culinary leader to take charge of our kitchen at Heathlands Care Home, creating nutritious, delicious, and beautifully presented meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents.\n\nAs Head Chef, you’ll oversee all aspects of catering — from menu planning and food preparation to leading a dedicated kitchen team.

You’ll champion high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality, ensuring every meal reflects the warmth and care at the heart of our home.\n\nKey