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Job Title: Head ChefIncrease your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Reports To: Home ManagerLocation: NorwichAbout the RoleAs a Head Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. You will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, overseeing food preparation, planning menus, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.This position also involves creating a positive dining experience, catering to individual dietary needs, and maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment. You will take ownership of staff training and development, ensuring best practices in food safety and hygiene are consistently upheld.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality mealsPlan and develop menus that meet nutritional and dietary requirementsEnsure compliance with all health and safety and food hygiene regulationsMaintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environmentMonitor food quality, presentation, and portion controlTrain, supervise, and support kitchen staffWork collaboratively with other departments to enhance resident satisfactionManage time effectively to ensure efficient kitchen operationsSkills and AttributesProven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar settingStrong knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety standardsExcellent leadership and team management abilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environmentEffective time management and ability to work under pressureSolid understanding of health and safety regulations and proceduresExperience xjdpvnf in training and developing kitchen staffFlexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shiftsEducation and QualificationsNVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification (desirable)What You Will GainThe opportunity to work with a supportive and dedicated teamA people-focused environment that values staff wellbeingOngoing learning and development opportunitiesStructured processes and support to help you succeed in your roleThe satisfaction of making a meaningful difference through your work