Head Chef

**Head Chef**

Join our Hospitality team as a Head Chef at St Michaels Court Care Home. Deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without split shifts and long hours. Create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus with full autonomy, liaising with residents for involvement.

Benefits:

• 33 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and discounts on travel, restaurants, and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding towards NVQ Level 1 and 2
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

Responsibilities:

• Work within company budget
• Train kitchen staff on dish specification and budget control
• Manage kitchen stock
• Inspire and motivate the team
• Lead by example, setting standards
• Meet monthly with management team to ensure dietary requirements are met
• Train and develop the team to deliver food to specification
• Ensure safe food preparation and storage
• Deliver company kitchen standards
• Implement and ensure company Health and Safety policy

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in a catering environment
• Understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements
• Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate and H.A.C.C.P. knowledge
• Experience in achieving food margins and writing menus with costing
• Excellent leadership skills and effective communication

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services with over 58 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, celebrating the lives of each resident. We prioritise professional development through comprehensive training programs, ensuring our team provides the highest quality of care….