Head Chef

Company: Meridian Business Support
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Location: Spixworth
Job Description:

Head Chef – Care Home

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences
  • Create varied and nutritious menus
  • Lead and supervise the kitchen team
  • Manage stock, food orders, and kitchen budgets
  • Ensure high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness
  • Minimise food waste and maintain an organised kitchen

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef
  • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations
  • Experience managing and training kitchen staff
  • Understanding of special diets and nutritional requirements
  • Excellent leadership and organisational skills

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (desirable)
  • Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Pension scheme and paid annual leave

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026