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Head Chef
Head Chef
As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It’s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are individuals, each with unique life stories—and by joining HC-One, you’ll have the opportunity to give something meaningful back to them through your care and commitment.
Responsibilities
You’ll lead your kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that residents genuinely enjoy. Your key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring every dish supports residents' health and well-being, accounting for individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements
- Guaranteeing full compliance with food safety standards (HACCP), stock management, budgets, and orders
- Coordinating with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence
- Organising kitchen operations for maximum efficiency and smooth workflow
- Enhancing mealtimes with inviting, ambient dining experiences—recognising that great food in a welcoming setting can enrich residents’ lives
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- S-/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
- Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Demonstrated proficiency in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
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Core Competencies:
- Strong leadership ability to inspire and motivate the kitchen team
- Outstanding organisational skills with capability for meticulous planning (e.g., ingredient sourcing, staff rosters)
- Proven dedication to exceptional service and quality
- Compassionate and considerate approach aligned with HC-One’s holistic care philosophy
- Commitment to uphold thorough safeguarding standards and report concerns promptly
Safeguarding is non-negotiable. You must:
- Complete role-appropriate safeguarding training
- Recognise signs of abuse/harm/neglect
- Actively follow escalation procedures
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness isn’t a philosophy—it’s our way of life. Our promise is to support every resident in living their best possible life.
Core Values
We champion these principles in all we do:
- Curiosity: asking questions to truly understand
- Compassion: stepping into others’ shoes
- Creativity: solving challenges with practical ingenuity
- Courage: enabling residents to choose their own lives
- Dependability: providing unwavering support
Workplace Environment
- Truly inclusive culture where diversity, respect, and compassion are core priorities
- Workers of all backgrounds welcome, with an emphasis on equitable practices
- Embracing digital transformation in care plans—ideal for those comfortable with technology (or eager to learn)
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Development Opportunities
HC-One invests heavily in colleagues’ professional growth:
- Flexible career pathways for regional and national roles
- Continuous professional development programs
- Postgraduate qualifications supported
Note: Only candidates with full UK work rights may apply. No sponsorship available.
Benefits & Rewards
Your dedication earns you an exceptional benefits package, including:
- Hourly rate subject to qualifications/experience
- Enhanced DBS/PVG clearance
- Free uniform
- Free nutritious meals for all shifts ≥8 hours
- Pension scheme
- 28 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
- Group life assurance
- WageStream: flexible earnings and financial health support
- Free online GP service for yourself and children under 16
- Award-winning training & development programs
- 1,600+ retail discounts available to colleagues
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal/family support
- Recognition awards, including ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- Referral bonus up to £1,000 (valid for each successful referral, value dependent on role)
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