Blue Arrow

Head Chef Reports To: Care Home Manager Hours: Flexible according to service needs, including weekends and public holidays Job Purpose To oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, appealing, and well-balanced meals for residents, visitors, and employees. The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining high culinary standards, adhering to food safety regulations, managing food budgets, and catering for a range of dietary needs within a residential care setting. Key Responsibilities Food Preparation and Service Design, prepare, cook, and present meals in line with agreed menus and nutritional standards. Create varied and seasonal menus that reflect residents' preferences and dietary requirements. Provide meals suitable for specialist diets including diabetic, vegetarian, vegan, allergy-aware, texture-modified, and culturally specific requirements. Ensure food is served punctually and presented attractively. Regularly...