Head Chef

Brentwood, Essex
£19.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Chef to join their award-winning team in Brentwood. The Head Chef will be responsible for managing and leading a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for the residents.Main duties of the jobAs a Head Chef at Avery Healthcare, your focus will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities include preparing modified diets, placing food orders, supervising and directing the work of kitchen staff, and practicing safe systems of work.About usAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes across the country. They are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£19 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1365379869Job locationsAvery HealthcareBrentwoodCM14 4NAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.Other responsibilities will include:

Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must:

Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:

A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.Other responsibilities will include:

Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must:

Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

To be successful in this role, you must have two years' experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors, and hold a relevant catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. You must also demonstrate a passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards, and the ability to control a budget.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

To be successful in this role, you must have two years' experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors, and hold a relevant catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. You must also demonstrate a passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards, and the ability to control a budget.

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