About The Role
As Head Chef at HC‑One, you will deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals to residents of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. You will inspire a kitchen team, manage budgets, stocks and safety standards such as HACCP, and create enjoyable, ambient dining experiences that support residents’ health and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals that residents genuinely enjoy.
- Ensure every dish supports residents’ health and wellbeing, taking into account individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements.
- Manage kitchen operations efficiently—overseeing stock, budgets, orders and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP.
- Collaborate with central teams to maintain consistent nutritional excellence while running a smooth, well‑organised operation.
- Shape mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences to enhance residents’ quality of life.
- Recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and report concerns as required, supporting colleagues in safeguarding training.
Qualifications
- S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
- Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Leadership, organisational and motivational skills with a kind, considerate attitude.
Benefits & Rewards
- £1,000 welcome bonus.
- Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
- Free uniform.
- A nutritious meal is available during a shift of eight hours or more.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Group life assurance cover.
- Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it.
- Award‑winning learning and development opportunities.
- GP Online – 24/7 GP consultation via an app available to you and children under 16.
- Colleague discounts – access to over 1,600 high‑street discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7 support for colleagues and families.
- Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
- Referral scheme up to £1,000 per referral.
We only consider applicants who have the full right to work in the UK and cannot offer sponsorship to those on a time‑limited visa.
