Head Chef
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Golders Green, NW11 9DQ |
| Company: | Jewish Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2883 |
Summary
This isn’t just catering … this is Jewish Care catering …
We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Head Chef to join our team at our Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus in Golders Green, you’ll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, as well as working in an established and high-performing team.
Our sociable working hours offer the perfect work-life balance and you’ll be able to make a real difference to our service users and residents through providing great quality meals and catering. Our campus locations offer a great working environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse and brilliant team. You’ll also support in the catering for our numerous events.
We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported. As a result, our team members stay with us long-term, allowing us to build strong, well-established teams that work collaboratively and support one another. If you are not familiar with Kosher kitchen practices … don’t worry – full training is provided.
We offer great benefits, including- Free soup and sandwich during shifts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership, and shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, and access to a 24/7 GP
- Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions
We are seeking a culinary professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users and their families & friends.
This post is working 40 hours per week working 5 days out 7 and may include some weekends as required. Hours are from 7.30am to 4.00pm
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for:- Menu Planning and Development: Create well-balanced and appetising menus that meet the nutritional needs of seniors while considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Food Preparation and Presentation: Oversee the preparation and presentation of meals with a focus on quality, flavour, and visual appeal. Ensure that meals are served at the right temperature and in a timely manner.
- Kitchen Management: Efficiently manage the kitchen operations, including inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Team Leadership: Lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure the team delivers exceptional service.
- Adherence to Regulations: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and any other relevant guidelines.
- Customer Satisfaction: Solicit and incorporate resident feedback to continuously improve the dining experience. Strive for high levels of resident satisfaction through excellent food and service.
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors.
- Ability to create innovative and appealing menus.
- Familiarity with kitchen management software and inventory control.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations in a kitchen environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme