Head Chef

Head Chef

Greensleeves Care is looking for a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations in our 24‑hour residential, dementia and nursing care homes across England.

Responsibilities

• Draw up varied menus that incorporate choice, are balanced and meet special diet requirements (low‑fat, diabetic, religious or other).
• Cater for special occasions within the home.
• Control stocks and purchases, allocating quantities of materials.
• Keep purchases within allocated budgets.
• Ensure all kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all colleagues.

Qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications.
• Understanding of the importance of food for residents and of a balanced, varied diet.
• Experience of serving food in a professional environment.
• Provide evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure; this post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (including Bank Holidays).
• Paid breaks.
• Overtime Incentive scheme.
• Company pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 6%.
• 2 × Salary Death in Service benefit.
• Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years.
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App.
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £300 per referral).
• Free learning and development – opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider.
• Free DBS.

Application criteria

Please note this role is open to UK‑based candidates only.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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