Restaurant Cook (Leadership Role)

Job description
Highest Standard Culinary Expert:

This role is perfect for experienced cooks who want to lead a team and drive culinary excellence in a fast-paced care home environment. As a Catering Team Leader, you will oversee the kitchen, manage staff, and ensure residents receive healthy and nutritious meals that exceed their expectations.

You should have a passion for food quality, safety, and presentation, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. To succeed in this role, you will need an S/NVQ2 in Catering Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and a solid understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. The estimated salary for this position is £26,000 per annum based on a 42-hour workweek, with benefits including free uniform, paid Enhanced DBS/PVG, access to a company pension scheme, 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, group life assurance cover, Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access, award-winning learning and development programs, GP online app for around-the-clock GP consultations, lifetime learning opportunities from experienced colleagues, colleague discounts, including high street deals, Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support, and recognition schemes and refer-a-friend rewards. Read more