Head Chef

Job summary

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Halsey House Care Home in Cromer, Norfolk.

We are a compassionate and resident-focused care home, providing high quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week over 7 days to include some weekend cover.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK . We are unable to sponsor visas.

As Head Chef, you will lead our catering team and ensure every resident enjoys nutritious and delicious meals.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and serve well balanced, nutritious meals to cater a variety of dietary needs within agreed standards and budgets
• Lead and manage catering staff and the dining supervisor, ensuring a positive and safe working environment
• Work alongside the General Manager, overseeing the department’s budget, ensure catering services meet the regulated requirements of current legislation, and develop detailed standard operating procedures
• Oversee food ordering, stock control, and kitchen budget management

What we’re looking for:

• City & Guilds 706 (1&2) in Food Preparation
• Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking, Culinary Arts, or equivalent and Level 3 First Aid at Work certification
• Proven experience catering for individuals with specific dietary needs (e.g., IDDSI texture modified diets and allergens)
• Experience working in a care home or similar setting
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Halsey House is set in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, on the Norfolk coast, set in a beautiful historic building which was used as a hospital in the First and Second World Wars. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We provide nursing, residential and day care, as well as specialist dementia care. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.