What’s in it for you
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You’ll enjoy:
1. A competitive salary of £35,000 – £42,000
2. One free meal per shift
3. Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
4. Extra annual leave after 3 years’ service
5. Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extra day off for milestone birthdays
7. Company sick pay (subject to service length)
8. “Refer a Friend” rewards for successful hires
9. Recognition and long-service awards
10. Genuine appreciation for your contribution
Key Responsibilities
As Head Chef, you will:
11. Lead the kitchen and dining service across the home
12. Design, present, and deliver high-quality menu options
13. Source ingredients and ensure exceptional service standards
14. Oversee compliance with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene, and COSHH regulations
15. Recruit, train, and develop your kitchen team
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a motivated Exec Chef or Lead Chef ready to step into a leadership role. You’ll bring:
16. Strong leadership and management skills
17. Experience with kitchen administration and ordering systems
18. Knowledge of IDDSI and experience within a care home setting (advantageous)
19. A commitment to delivering outstanding food and service standards
If you’re a Head Chef in Loughton looking to take the lead in a respected, values-driven care provider, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career.
Job Number │ HC-FTC_WOD
Location │ Loughton
Role │ Head Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.