Lead Chef | £16.00 per Hour | Burnham-on-Sea | 36 Hours per Week

📍 Burnham-on-Sea

⏰ 36 Hours per Week | Shift Work & Alternate Weekends

💷 £16.00 per Hour

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Lead Chef to oversee the kitchen at a welcoming healthcare site in Burnham-on-Sea, catering for approximately 42 residents.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident chef looking to take ownership of a kitchen while leading a small, supportive team. You'll play a key role in providing nutritious, home-cooked meals that make a real difference to residents' daily lives.

The Role

As Lead Chef, you will:

• Prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious, high-quality meals for 42 residents
• Lead and support a kitchen team consisting of 2 part-time Chefs and 2 Kitchen Assistants
• Plan menus in line with dietary, nutritional, and allergen requirements
• Manage stock control, ordering, and minimise food waste
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, food safety, and health & safety compliance
• Organise kitchen operations to ensure smooth daily service
• Support and develop team members while maintaining a positive working environment
• Maintain excellent standards of food presentation and quality

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Lead Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Chef
• Experience within healthcare, care homes, or volume catering environments is desirable
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Good understanding of specialist diets, nutrition, and allergen management
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A hands-on approach with a passion for delivering quality food
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards

What's on Offer?

• £16.00 per hour
• 36-hour contract
• Alternate weekends
• Varied shift patterns
• Support from a team of 2 part-time Chefs and 2 Kitchen Assistants
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' wellbeing
• Long-term career opportunity within a rewarding sector

If you're a passionate chef looking for your next leadership role and want to combine quality cooking with excellent work-life balance in a rewarding healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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