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Head Chef
Head Chef | Hampton Care Home, Hampton, TW12 2DW
Full-Time | £40,000 per annum | No late nights, great work-life balance
Create food that brings comfort, joy, and nourishment. Lead a kitchen where your skills truly matter without sacrificing your evenings.
Are you a skilled culinary leader who takes pride in producing high-quality meals with care, creativity, and consistency? We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Hampton Care Home, where your food will make a meaningful difference to the daily lives of our residents.
Why This Role Matters
In our home, food is more than a meal—it’s comfort, wellbeing, and a moment of joy. As our Head Chef, you’ll shape mealtimes that feel:
- Homely
- Dignified
- Delicious
You’ll guide a smooth, professional kitchen and inspire your team to deliver excellence with every plate.
And the best part? No more late nights. Our kitchen operates on steady daytime hours, giving you a genuine opportunity to enjoy a healthier work-life balance.
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Contract Details
- Salary: £40,000 per annum
- Hours:
- 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (early shift)
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (late shift, on a rota basis) (No evenings or late-night finishes)
- Constants & Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Onsite parking
- Paid DBS
- Uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (full-time)
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Craft Fresh, Nutritious Meals:
- Prepare, cook, and present hot and cold dishes tailored to residents’ dietary needs.
- Menu Planning:
- Design balanced, seasonal menus in collaboration with the Group Executive Chef and Home Manager, ensuring high quality within budget.
- Lead the Kitchen Team:
- Supervise and guide staff to maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisation.
- Train & Develop:
- Deliver Basic Food Hygiene training and keep your own knowledge up to date.
- Ensure Compliance:
- Maintain accurate records on stock, temperature, and safety.
- Uphold high standards in kitchen cleanliness.
- Stock & Ordering:
- Oversee stock rotation, ordering, deliveries, and stock valuations.
- Roster Planning:
- Prepare kitchen rotas for smooth daily operations.
- Recruitment:
- Support interviews for new kitchen team members.
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What You’ll Bring
You’re someone who cares about good food and the people you’re cooking for. In our home, your approach matters just as much as your experience. We’re looking for:
- A passionate culinary leader who upholds care, creativity, and consistency.
- A strong commitment to making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives through food.
- Ability to manage a team effectively, ensuring high standards in every aspect of kitchen operations.
- A dothing fortesata for food hygiene and compliance standards.
- Experience designing and executing nutritional menus that cater to diverse dietary needs.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with management.
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