Head Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Managing a culinary team Preparing modified diets IDDSI guidance Food ordering and stock control Budget management Supervising kitchen staff Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or NVQ) Care or hospitality sector experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

The closing date is 05 July 2026. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Head Chef at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. Package Description: Shift details to be discussed. Salary: £17.45 per hour. Permanent, Full-time.

Job Summary

Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Responsibilities include preparing modified diets, placing food orders, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring safe systems of work.

Main Duties

  • Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
  • Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control.
  • Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team.
  • Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

About You

Our ideal candidate must have two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors, hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ), demonstrate passion for high-quality culinary standards, and ability to control a budget.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We foster a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and have opportunities to grow. Join us and see why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

  • Date posted: 06 May 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £17.45 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1499847252
  • Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Leicester, LE2 8PP

Employer Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [contact hidden]

Employer Website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/

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