Description
We are seeking a Head Chef to join our team at Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading an established kitchen team, overseeing the preparation of large-scale meals for staff and service users. The role offers a refreshing change from typical culinary demands, with no evenings, a five-day work week, and low stress levels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team
- Ensuring the catering service meets nutritional and dietary needs
- Providing guidance and training to support your team
- Managing efficient staff rotas and planning agency and overtime cover
- Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision
Requirements:
- GCSE or equivalent English
- Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
- Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
- Previous experience in a similar environment
- Management/Supervisory Qualification
Benefits:
- Annual base salary of £33,456
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Career development and training
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Life Assurance
- Pension contribution
- Free meals and onsite parking