Head Chef
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | Watton, Anglia, IP25 6WL |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 60091456 |
Summary
Head Chef – Care Home
Location - Watton, Norfolk
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen in our care home and provide fresh, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences
- Create varied and nutritious menus
- Lead and supervise the kitchen team
- Manage stock, food orders, and kitchen budgets
- Ensure high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness
- Minimise food waste and maintain an organised kitchen
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations
- Experience managing and training kitchen staff
- Understanding of special diets and nutritional requirements
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (desirable)
- Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Pension scheme and paid annual leave
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Location - Watton, Norfolk
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen in our care home and provide fresh, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences
- Create varied and nutritious menus
- Lead and supervise the kitchen team
- Manage stock, food orders, and kitchen budgets
- Ensure high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness
- Minimise food waste and maintain an organised kitchen
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations
- Experience managing and training kitchen staff
- Understanding of special diets and nutritional requirements
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (desirable)
- Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Pension scheme and paid annual leave
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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