Head Chef

Are you a talented Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional food and leading a high performing team?

We're seeking an experienced Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at a respected luxury care community in North London.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated catering team, delivering high quality, nutritious, and strictly kosher meals for residents, staff, and visitors. Combining culinary expertise with strong leadership, you'll play a key role in creating enjoyable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and presentation.

What You'll Bring

• Professional Cookery NVQ/Diploma (Level 2 or 3) and City & Guilds Catering qualification
• Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing catering teams
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen compliance
• Experience with specialist dietary requirements, including texture-modified and fortified meals
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• A caring, people-focused approach and a passion for quality food

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000
• Pension scheme and enhanced sick pay
• Life insurance
• Subsidised meals
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site fitness classes
• Nursery discount scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• The opportunity to join a highly respected, community-focused charitable organisation

If you're a passionate kitchen leader looking to make a real difference through food, we'd love to hear from you.

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