Head Chef - Dalton Lodge Care Home Walthamstow
Full-Time | £15.50 per hour | 40 hours per week (8am – 5pm)
Why Join B&M Care 🌹
At B&M Care, great care starts with great people – and that includes our chefs.
For over 50 years, our family-run group has built homes defined by Commitment, Connection and Compassion – our Three C’s.
Join Dalton Lodge Care Home in Walthamstow, where your passion for fresh, nourishing food will directly enhance the lives of our residents every day. You’ll be supported by a caring, close-knit team who value creativity, teamwork, and the joy that good food brings.
Your Benefits 🌹
* Competitive rate of pay – £15.50 per hour
* Full-time, 40 hours per week (8 am – 5 pm)
* Free on-site parking
* Flexible working and holiday entitlement to support work-life balance
* Loyalty Bonus Scheme recognising long-term service
* Employee Recognition Awards celebrating great work
* Blue Light Card & Salary Extras – exclusive discounts and perks
* Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom Wellbeing – 24/7 confidential wellbeing and financial advisors
About the Role 🌹
As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen in creating meals that are nourishing, beautifully presented, and full of care. Working collaboratively with residents, families, and management, you’ll design seasonal menus that reflect diverse tastes, cultures, and dietary needs - ensuring that every mealtime feels special.
Key Responsibilities 🌹
* Create seasonal, balanced menus in consultation with residents, families, and the Home Manager
* Deliver excellent dining experiences, ensuring meals are well-presented and enjoyable
* Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen to meet all Health & Safety standards
* Manage food stock and adhere to budget controls set by the company
* Supervise, train, and develop kitchen team members, conducting regular appraisals and inductions
* Ensure all practices exceed Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
What You'll Bring 🌹
* Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or above) - Essential
* Proven experience cooking for groups in a care, hospitality, or catering setting
* Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for home-style cooking with a professional touch
* Leadership skills and a commitment to teamwork and resident wellbeing
Join the Family 🌹
If you’re ready to lead with passion and create food that truly nourishes both body and spirit, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the B&M Care family – where great care truly starts with great people.