Head Chef

Job Overview

Head Chef at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. Manage and lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service within budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing, are well-balanced, and align with IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and purchase within budget limits.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff—including the Host team—providing instruction and demonstration of simple food preparation to unqualified staff.
• Practice safe systems of work across tasks, moving and handling loads in a manner that safeguards residents, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Relevant catering qualification: City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrated p...