Head Chef

Head Chef
£40k (£45K OTE)
Haslemere
Alternate Weekends Off

The Client
Our Client is a registered Charity. They're expertise is in the provision of neurorehabilitation for patients. At present a 42 bed facility to grow to 60 beds in 2026 and providing outpatient physiotherapy for the local community in addition to in patient care.

The Role
Our client have an exciting opportunity to be recruiting for a new Head Chef into 2026. 37.5 hrs a week.

Requirements
As Head Chef you will be expected to have:
A minimum of 5 years experience, and some relevent experience within a care facility/ Unit.
This is a key post putting nutritious, well presented food and impeccable service delivery front and centre to ensure patients, staff and carers receive high quality and welcoming meals and beverages throughout the day.

Responsibilities
We are looking for an energetic, self-directed and ambitious Chef with a background in restaurant standard food and a mastery of culinary techniques consistent with an exceptional dining experience.
You should be a confident leader who is well versed in managing a busy kitchen with a minimum of NVQ level 3 In Catering Services, a Level 3 in Food Hygiene, Supervisory Experience, good knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety. In addition, you will understand texture modification (IDSSI) ideally.

You will have a track record in supporting, enabling and developing a small team, bringing a positive energy to the services within your area of responsibility.

Benefits
As head chef you will recieve
no unsociable hours and no split shifts to ensure work life balance. You will be required to work alternate weekends and some bank holidays

The client also offer an attractive package as follows:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Access to Blue Light scheme
• Access to a pension scheme
• Free staff car parking
• Subsided meals
• Uniforms provided
• Access to on-site gym facilities
• Physiotherapy Centre

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