Head Chef

Are you a talented and passionate head chef ready to lead a kitchen that truly makes a difference? We’re seeking an experienced Head Chef to take charge of our clients medium sized care home kitchen and deliver exceptional dining experiences to our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your culinary skills with real purpose — creating fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals in a warm and supportive environment. As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen team with confidence and care, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen. You’ll be hands-on, detail-oriented, and driven by high standards, both in food quality and customer satisfaction. Head Chef Job Details: * Full Time Contracted Hours * Shift Times: 7am - 5pm * Job Type: Permanent * Salary: £16 - £18ph Head Chef Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintaining the day-to-day running of the kitchen. * Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders * Developing new dishes and menus * Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety * Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food * You are a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards. * You will enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you’ll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them. * Seek professional dietetic advice is sought in respect of patients with special needs not met by the routine catering service of the hospital. * Experience in team leadership. * Excellent understanding of Health & safety procedures including COSHH. HACCP, Food Hygiene and Allergens. * Knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication. * Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus. Role Requirements for Head Chef: * Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. * Flexibility to work during weekends. * Able to work as part of a team and individually. * Advocate for customer service. * Excellent organizational and time-management skills. * Able to negotiate, influence, organise time and prioritise activities. If you’re interested in the job as a Head Chef please apply now

Location: Woking, Surrey, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025