At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
- Company: A well-respected care home in Blackburn with a warm atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive salary, and excellent work-life balance.
- Other info: Perfect for chefs seeking a balanced lifestyle without late nights.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in residents' lives while enjoying a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a care home kitchen is essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Head Chef to join a well-respected care home in Blackburn, offering a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking for excellent work-life balance within a rewarding and people-focused environment.
This welcoming and professionally run care home prides itself on creating a warm, comfortable, and homely atmosphere for residents, with food playing a hugely important part in daily life and wellbeing. You must have experience of working in a care home kitchen environment in order to be considered for this role. The kitchen focuses on preparing fresh, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that are both comforting and enjoyable, catering for a variety of dietary requirements while maintaining consistently high standards.
Benefits:
- 4 day working week
- 40 hour contract
- Finish by 6pm
- Excellent work-life balance
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' daily lives
- Competitive salary
As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served to a consistently high standard while maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety practices. This role would suit an experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef, or strong Cook looking for a more balanced lifestyle away from late nights and split shifts, while still working within a professional kitchen environment.
Duties:
- Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents
- Cater for dietary requirements and nutritional needs
- Manage kitchen organisation, stock control, and ordering
- Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards
- Lead and support the kitchen team
- Ensure meals are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Create a welcoming and positive dining experience for residents
This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and organised Head Chef looking to join a supportive team within a rewarding environment.
Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.
Head Chef 4 Day Week employer: Taste Hospitality Recruitment Ltd
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Contact Details:
Taste Hospitality Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
