Head Chef

Job Title: Head ChefLocation: High Wycombe Salary: £32,000 - £33,000 per annumContract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)Working Hours: 7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday

Howard Finley Care are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our clients kitchen at a reputable care home in High Wycombe. In this full-time, permanent position, you will have the rewarding role of preparing nutritious and delicious meals that make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of their residents. With set hours from 7am - 3pm, this is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking for work-life balance while making a meaningful difference.

• Prepare and cook traditional meals suited to a diverse range of dietary needs and preferences, ensuring every dish meets the highest quality standards.
• Ensure nutritional balance in menu planning, catering to any specific dietary requirements of residents.
• Conduct regular audits of kitchen processes and maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and place orders with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels, minimizing waste.
• Lead and inspire kitchen staff to deliver exceptional meals and support their development in a positive working environment.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Experience as a Head Chef or senior-level chef in a care home setting, or a strong background in hospitality with a willingness to adapt to care home standards.
• A strong understanding of nutrition and the ability to plan menus that meet dietary requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with experience in audits, stock control, and ordering.
• A genuine passion for cooking traditional, home-style meals with a commitment to quality and consistency.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required).
• No Sponsorship offered.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most up to date CV. Alternatively, contact Maddie on to discuss the vacancy further.

Howard Finley acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As part of our recruitment process, we will retain your CV for a period of one year to enable us to consider you for future roles. After this period, your CV will be deleted.