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Head Chef - Towy Castle Care Home
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Head Chef | £14.35 per Hour | 3 On / 3 Off Rota
Towy Castle Care Home, Carmarthen (SA32 8DY)
- Pay: £14.35 per hour
- Hours per week: 28
- Hours of work: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Shift pattern: 3 Days On / 3 Days Off (Rolling Rota)
Lead Our Kitchen at Towy Castle Care Home
Set within beautiful grounds overlooking the Towy Estuary, Towy Castle Care Home provides high-quality residential and dementia care in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment.
We’re looking for a passionate and organised Head Chef to lead our kitchen and provide nutritious, home-cooked meals that our residents eagerly anticipate every day.
Food is crucial to life at Towy Castle. It’s about bringing people together, supporting residents' health and wellbeing, and creating enjoyable mealtimes that feel like home.
If you thrive in a leadership role, take pride in cooking premium meals, and want a position where your work makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals while strict food safety and hygiene standards are upheld.
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Key Responsibilities
- Planning and preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals
- Leading kitchen operations and ensuring smooth functionality
- Managing food ordering, stock control, and budgets
- Addressing dietary requirements and preferences
- Upholding excellent hygiene and Health & Safety standards
- Supervising and supporting kitchen staff
- Developing seasonal menus tailored to residents' needs
- Maintaining accurate kitchen records and documentation
Requirements
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience as a Chef or Head Chef
- Thrives on leading and motivating teams
- Is organised, reliable, and proud of their work
- Possesses a solid understanding of food hygiene and nutrition
- Can manage a busy kitchen while maintaining high standards
- Can commit to the advertised shift pattern
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Experience within a care home or healthcare setting is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
Joining our team at Towy Castle Care Home comes with the following advantages:
✅ £14.35 per hour ✅ Permanent contracted hours ✅ Consistent 3 on / 3 off rota ✅ Paid induction and ongoing training ✅ Pension Scheme ✅ Health Cash Plan ✅ Private Medical Insurance ✅ Long Service Awards ✅ Annual Company Awards Programme ✅ Supportive management team
Location & Travel
Towy Castle Care Home is located near Carmarthen and is commutable from Llanelli, Ammanford, Llandeilo, Cross Hands, Kidwelly, St Clears, Whitland, and surrounding areas.
Applicants should be able to reliable travel to and from the home for all shifts.
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If you’re eager for a fulfilling leadership role where your culinary skills and creativity can genuinely transform daily life, we’d love to hear from you!
Join Towy Castle Care Home and help create wonderful mealtimes for the people we support.
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