Head Chef - Hadleigh Care Home

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Head Chef – Lead, Inspire & Make a Real Difference MCG Recruitment are delighted to partner with a well-respected care provider to recruit a passionate Head Chef who loves creating nutritious, delicious meals that truly brighten residents’ lives. This is more than a chef role — it’s a chance to lead a kitchen, inspire a team, and make every mealtime a highlight of the day. What You’ll Do Plan, prepare, and cook wholesome, balanced meals, including texture-modified or special diets Lead, mentor, and inspire a small kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent food Ensure full compliance with hygiene, safety, and dietary standards Manage stock, ordering, and budgets efficiently to maintain quality and minimise waste Collaborate with care staff to meet individual residents’ needs Create themed meals and special events that engage and delight residents Who You Are Experienced Head Chef, ideally with care, healthcare, or hospitality experience Passionate about nutrition, flavour, and improving residents’ wellbeing Strong leader who motivates and develops a team Organised, creative, flexible, and hands-on Why This Role Rocks Make a tangible, positive impact on residents’ daily lives Supportive, friendly, and close-knit team environment Career development and training opportunities Competitive salary and benefits If you’re ready to lead a kitchen where care, cr...
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Location:
Rayleigh
Salary:
£35,400 /annum up to £35,400 depending on experience
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Hotel, Catering & Cleaning

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