At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious menus and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Join Runwood Homes, a leader in personalised care with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, weekly pay, and discounts on travel and leisure.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and comprehensive training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through quality dining experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering, leadership skills, and food hygiene certification required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, whilst liaising with residents to ensure they are involved in the menu creations. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Head Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents.
Benefits:
- 28 days Paid Holiday
- Weekly Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
- Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Free DBS Check and uniform
- Opportunities to progress your career within the company
- Free, on-site parking
- Employee of the Month awards
Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification and budget control. Manage the stock in the kitchen. Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food to specification and therefore ensure satisfaction of our residents. Train and develop the team to deliver food to specification and exceed residents' expectations. Ensure all food is cooked to a safe temperature and is taste tested before serving. Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements. Deliver the company kitchen standards as identified on the kitchen audit. Implement and ensure the company Health and Safety policy is met at all times, including the training of all kitchen staff.
The successful Head Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will also have your Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate, and a full understanding of H. Additionally, you will have experience in achieving food margins, and writing and planning menus with costing. As a Head Chef, you will possess excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.
Head Chef-Pub Kitchen in Watford employer: Runwood Care Homes
Runwood Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our Head Chefs. With a focus on professional development through comprehensive training programmes, we empower our staff to excel in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with no split shifts. Our commitment to quality care and employee well-being, coupled with attractive benefits such as weekly pay, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression, makes us a rewarding place to work.
