Head ChefNHS

Job summary

Package Description: Shift Details: 7.00 am-19.00 pm. At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.

Main duties of the job

Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. As a Head Chef, your primary responsibility is to manage and lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service within budget. Responsibilities include preparing modified diets and placing food orders, all while ensuring purchasing aligns with budget limits. Managing and supervising kitchen staff, ensuring safe working systems, and maintaining personal safety in the work environment are essential. Candidates must embody Avery Healthcare's core values of care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. A minimum of two years of experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality is required. Candidates should hold a relevant catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ and demonstrate a passion for delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents in a supportive environment.

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 7.00 am-19.00 pm.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company is passionate about creating enriching experiences for both residents and employees, ensuring that the later years of life are as fulfilling as possible. Avery's vision is 'creating meaningful lives together,' and they operate over 100 homes across the UK. Avery believes in a supportive and inspiring workplace environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. The company is committed to helping employees grow their careers while maintaining an exceptional standard of care for residents. Avery Healthcare celebrates its employees compassion and dedication, offering opportunities for learning and development within a supportive framework. They pride themselves on a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care services, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members alike.