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Head Chef – Care Home (Thetford, Norfolk)
An exciting permanent full-time role has opened for a committed Head Chef to work in a purpose-built care home in Thetford, Norfolk, offering residential and nursing care for older adults, including dementia support.
You will be joining one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, dedicated to exceptional care standards.
About the Role
To be considered, you must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar care setting.
As Head Chef, your key responsibilities include:
- Providing nutritious and balanced meals for residents while maintaining culinary excellence.
- Managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, and overseeing menu planning.
- Training and supervising team members to uphold high health and safety standards and maintain a well-organised kitchen.
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Qualities & Experience (Desirable)
- Culinary degree or certification
- Nutrition and dietary needs expertise
- Leadership and team management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to collaborate across care home departments
- Time management under pressure, with adaptability to flexible hours (including weekends/holidays)
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff
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Salary & Benefits
- £16.00 per hour (full-time, day role)
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive induction + paid training programme with career prospects
- Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
- Employee recognition schemes (Employee of the Month + Company Care Awards)
- Paid breaks
- Uniform provided
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Funding for an enhanced DBS check
- Service rewards for long-term commitment
How to Apply
Reference ID: 7300
For immediate consideration, call 01638 [redacted] or email your CV.
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