Head Chef - Care Home

Head Chef – Permanent Opportunity Location: Kington and/or Hereford Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (occasional weekends) Salary: £30K – £35K DOE  Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd are an award-winning, independent recruiter supporting “Employers of Choice”.  We partner with leading companies, bringing excellent career opportunities to YOU! We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef to join and lead the culinary team at our client’s luxurious residential care facility in Herefordshire.  Why This Role Will Appeal to You Are you a skilled Chef tired of late nights, unpredictable hours, and relentless double shifts? This opportunity offers consistent hours (Monday to Friday), with no late finishes and only occasional weekend work — giving you your evenings back while still doing what you love: creating nutritious, high-quality meals. Salary & Benefits Package – Head Chef £30Kpa – £35Kpa DOE 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday Free onsite parking 5.6 weeks annual leave Employee recognition schemes – up to £225 in Amazon vouchers Seasonal gifts & team events Career development & training opportunities Blue Light Card – high street & hospitality discounts Employee Assistance Helpline Refer-a-friend bonus scheme The Role – Head Chef As Head Chef, you\’ll oversee the daily kitchen operation within a modern, purpose-built care home, ensuring residents are provided with appealing, nutritious meals tailored to their needs, including specialist dietary requirements. Key responsibilities include: Leading kitchen operations to deliver consistently high standards Planning menus and ensuring dietary/allergen compliance (e.g. dysphagia diets) Managing food stock, budget control, and supplier relationships Overseeing kitchen cleanliness, safety, and food hygiene standards (HACCP, COSHH) Managing staff rotas, training, and development Working closely with care staff to meet individual resident needs Ensuring compliance with health and safety and infection control guidelines The Ideal Candidate – Head Chef Must have: Minimum 2 years’ experience at Sous Chef level or above NVQ Level 2/3 in Catering or equivalent Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate Experience of managing budgets and kitchen teams Desirable: Previous experience in care or healthcare catering environments Knowledge of allergen management and specialist diets You’ll also need to be: Passionate about food and presentation Calm, creative and organised in a fast-paced kitchen A true team player with excellent communication skills Do you feel you match the criteria? Contact us today! Apply now with your current CV, or call Rob on (phone number removed) to discuss your suitability. Follow us on social media for the latest job updates and news