Lead Chef

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Lead Chef to work with a social care provider on a temporary ongoing basis. Full time hours are preferred, however part time will be considered for the right candidate.

Overview

The role holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the kitchen within a social care setting. The role holder will be responsible for preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals for residents, ensuring all dietary and nutritional requirements are met whilst maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene compliance.

Main Duties

• Lead kitchen operations on a daily basis
• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with dietary requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
• Manage stock control, ordering and rotation of food supplies
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants and catering staff
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and storage areas
• Work with care staff to ensure resident dietary needs are met
• Monitor portion control and food quality standards
• Support menu planning and catering delivery

Essential Criteria

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Food hygiene certificate
• Previous experience as a Lead Chef or Senior Chef, preferably within a care home, healthcare or similar setting
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards and allergen management
• Experience of supervising kitchen staff
• Experience of menu planning and catering for varied dietary requirements
• Good organisational and communication skills

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date C