Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Home Name: Hutton Manor Care Home
Location: Pudsey, LS28 7UB
Contract Type: Permanent, Days - Alternate weekends
Job Title: Head Chef
Our homes provide a range of care and support services for our residents, some of whom live with dementia.
Chef /Cook Duties include but not limited to:
- Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals as and when required.
- Provide for special dietary requirements when necessary and take into account preferences of the residents.
- Maintain accurate records of food supplies/freezers and fridge temperatures.
- Manage food budgets & cost control. Ensure stock rotation, order stock and check deliveries.
- Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.
- Ensure the kitchen is safe, clean and tidy at all times.
- Assist with food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations.
St Marys Care homes are great environments in which to work. “To care for those who once cared for us the highest of honours.” It takes a special kind of person to care and this could be you.
St Marys Offer
Competitive Pay Rates
Paid DBS
Professional Training & Ongoing career progression
Company Pension
Refer A Friend Scheme
Free Uniform
Onsite Parking
Staff Recognition Programme
St Marys are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
All Successful candidates will be subject to screening including an enhanced DBS check and be able to provide at least 2 employment references including their most recent employer. All employees will be expected to adhere to company policy’s including Safeguarding.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.20 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across Hutton Manor Care Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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