Head Chef
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Surbiton |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1316164238 |
Summary
Head Chef – Nursing Home | £34,500 |
Hours: 40 hours per week across 4 days (alternate weekends)
Our client, a beautifully appointed nursing home set within a characterful Victorian property, is looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The service prides itself on providing homely yet luxurious surroundings, excellent standards of care, and exceptional food tailored to a variety of dietary needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and caring chef who thrives in a senior role and has prior experience within a care home or nursing home environment. If you’re someone who understands the importance of nutrition, texture, and taste in later life – and you enjoy working with fresh, quality ingredients in a supportive setting – this could be your perfect next step.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef within a care home or nursing home setting is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of specialist diets, allergies, food textures (including IDDSI standards), and nutrition in older adults.
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum Level 2; Level 3 preferred).
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide others.
- A compassionate and resident-focused approach to cooking.
- Organised, calm under pressure, and enthusiastic about delivering great food.
What’s in it for you?
- Company pension scheme
- Alternate weekends off
- Long service awards – your commitment is valued
- Access to an internal training academy to support your development
- Staff recognition programme – celebrating your hard work
- Opportunities for career progression within a respected and growing service
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and serve varied, balanced, and nutritious meals that cater to a wide range of dietary needs, including allergies, intolerances, and modified textures.
- Lead, support, and develop a small kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and adherence to food safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure residents' dietary requirements are met and mealtime experiences are enjoyable and dignified.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen at all times.
- Manage ordering, stock control and budget responsibilities with minimal waste.
- Ensure full compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
Reference: WILL140752/MW
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