Role: Head ChefLocation: LondonSalary: £18.50 per hourHours: 37.5 Hours per week, 5/7 days The Role:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to join our dedicated team. As the Head Chef, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced meals that cater to their individual dietary needs and preferences. You will work closely with the team, to deliver a high standard of catering service that supports the health and well-being of our residents. The site location enhances the lives of individuals living with neuro-disability. We provide a range of services including rehabilitation, residential care, respite support, and palliative care, tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each of our 80 residents. Our goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment, where every individual can thrive.Key Responsibilities:Design and prepare diverse menus that accommodate the specific dietary requirements of residents with neuro-disabilities.Lead and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality and hygiene.Collaborate with the care team to ensure all dietary and nutritional needs are met.Manage kitchen budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective operations.Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.Provide training and mentorship to kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.About You:Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role within a healthcare, residential, or catering environment.Strong understanding of dietary requirements, particularly for individuals with neuro-disabilities.Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.A passion for creating high-quality, nutritious meals that enhance the lives of others.Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.A commitment to upholding the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.We ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/0309/62030001/52677434/SUCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!
