Head Chef

Lead the Kitchen. Make a Difference Every Day.Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding role where you can showcase your culinary skills while enjoying an excellent work-life balance?Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the catering team within their beautiful Nursing Home in Chislehurst, Kent.This welcoming home provides outstanding person-centred nursing and dementia care for 35 residents, with a strong focus on dignity, compassion and enhancing quality of life. Food plays a vital role in residents'' wellbeing, and you''ll have the opportunity to create nutritious, home-cooked meals that residents genuinely look forward to every day.A Head Chef role with no late evenings and a fantastic 4-on, 4-off shift pattern is a rare opportunity.The RoleAs Head Chef, you''ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring residents receive delicious, freshly prepared meals that meet the highest nutritional and presentation standards.Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and serving high-quality, home-cooked meals using fresh ingredientsCreating varied and nutritious menus that cater for individual dietary requirements and preferencesEnsuring exceptional food preparation, presentation and portion controlMaintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, Health and Safety and infection controlLeading, motivating and developing the kitchen teamManaging stock, food ordering and reducing wasteBuilding ..... full job details .....