Job Description
Are you a talented Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional food and leading a high performing team?
We're seeking an experienced Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at a respected luxury care community in North London.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated catering team, delivering high quality, nutritious, and strictly kosher meals for residents, staff, and visitors. Combining culinary expertise with strong leadership, you'll play a key role in creating enjoyable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and presentation.
What You'll Bring
- Professional Cookery NVQ/Diploma (Level 2 or 3) and City & Guilds Catering qualification
- Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing catering teams
- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen compliance
- Experience with specialist dietary requirements, including texture-modified and fortified meals
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- A caring, people-focused approach and a passion for quality food
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary up to 50,000
- Pension scheme and enhanced sick pay
- Life insurance
- Subsidised meals
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts
- Free on-site fitness classes
- Nursery discount scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
- The opportunity to join a highly respected, community-focused charitable organisation
If you're a passionate kitchen leader looking to make a real difference through food, we'd love to hear from you.
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