Head Chef

Job description
Head Chef

Care Home: Lower Meadow

Hours per week: 40 / Includes alternative weekends

Salary: £14.50 an hour

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality
team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the
chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the
split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in
creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, whilst
liaising with residents to ensure they are involved in the menu
creations. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Head
Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver
person-centred hospitality to our residents.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:
• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel,
restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate
family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health
and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

Key responsibilities:
• Work within the agreed company budget.
• Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification and
budget control.
• Manage the stock in the kitchen.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food to specification and
therefore ensure satisfaction of our residents.
• Lead by example, setting the pace and standards.
• Meet monthly with the management team to ensure dietary
requirements for all residents are met.
• Train and develop the team to deliver food to specification and
exceed residents’ expectations.
• Ensure all food is cooked to a safe temperature and is taste
tested before serving.
• Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory health
and safety requirements.
• Deliver the company kitchen standards as identified on the kitchen audit.
• Implement and ensure the company Health and Safety policy is met
at all times – this includes the training of all kitchen staff.

About you:

The successful Head Chef will have relevant experience within a
catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special
dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods
to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your
Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate, and a full
understanding of H.A.C.C.P. You will be responsible for ensuring this
is adhered to, and all relevant documentation is completed.

Additionally, you will have experience in achieving food margins, and
writing and planning menus with costing.

As a Head Chef, you will possess excellent leadership skills, and the
ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of
residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a
portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering
personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to
celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our
staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training
programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and
growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest
quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering
innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to
flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care
excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements
to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve
appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form
or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you. Read more