Overview
As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. You’ll inspire your kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that residents will genuinely enjoy, supporting their health and wellbeing while considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements. With hygiene and safety front of mind, you’ll manage the kitchen efficiently—overseeing stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP. You’ll work with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence and run a smooth, well-organised kitchen operation, helping to shape mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and it is important that you recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You should be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
* Oversee stock management, ordering, budgeting, and compliance with food safety standards (HACCP) to ensure safe, efficient kitchen operations.
* Collaborate with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence and support overall care goals.
* Create enjoyable, ambient dining experiences and maintain a welcoming kitchen environment.
Qualifications
* A S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
* A minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
* A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Skills and Qualities
* Organised, able to plan ahead and take pride in delivering excellent service every day.
* Kind, considerate, and committed to making care homes a great place to live and work.
* Strong safeguarding awareness and ability to recognise and report concerns.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Salary: £15.35 to £15.95 per hour
* Location: Stalybridge
* Free uniform
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
* Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
* Access to colleague discounts and wellbeing resources
* Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme
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