Head Chef Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 6BQ Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 Hours: 39 hours per week (rota based, includes weekends) Contract: Permanent About the Role We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the catering provision at Ravenswood Village. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that meet Kosher (Kashrut) requirements, food hygiene regulations, and the individual needs of the people we support. You will lead and develop a catering team, maintain high standards across kitchen operations, and work closely with care teams to ensure food provision supports health, wellbeing, dignity, and choice. This is a role where leadership, structure, and care come together every day. Your Day to Day Lead and manage the kitchen team, providing supervision, support, and development. Plan, prepare, and deliver meals in line with Kosher laws, food hygiene standards, and care plans. Ensure food is purchased, stored, prepared, and served safely and in appropriate quantities. Design balanced, nutritious menus that accommodate dietary needs, vegetarian options, and medical requirements. Maintain full compliance with Food Standards Agency and Health & Safety regulations. Oversee stock control, cleaning schedules, waste disposal, and kitchen maintenance. Complete and record all required checks including temperatures, opening and closing procedures. Liaise with care staff, managers, and health professionals regarding individual dietary requirements. Support events, functions, and ad hoc catering needs on or off site, working flexibly when required. Provide training and guidance to support staff involved in meal provision across other services when needed. Qualifications, Experience & Training Essential Proven experience in a professional kitchen, including team leadership. Strong knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen compliance. Experience preparing meals for large groups with varied dietary needs. Ability to work within Kosher food preparation standards or willingness to train. Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with care teams and volunteers. Desirable Formal catering or chef qualification. Experience working in a care, education, or community setting. Reward and Benefits Fully funded induction and training 25 days annual leave 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) Enhanced parental pay Employee Assistance Programme Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App Blue Light Card scheme access Cycle to Work scheme £300 refer-a-friend bonus Career development pathway Free on-site parking A supportive, experienced team and management