Job Description

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you ready to take the lead in a role where your skills make a real difference?

We're looking for a passionate

Head Chef

to run the catering team at

Holybourne Hospital, Roehampton

an Adult Mental Health hospital providing care for men and women with severe and complex mental health needs.


As Head Chef, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of Chefs and Kitchen Assistants, delivering fresh, nutritious.

What you'll be working:

Full time Monday to Sunday hours dependent on kitchen needs.

What you'll be doing:

Take charge of kitchen operations from menu planning to daily service. Cook high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary and nutritional needs. Lead, motivate, and train your catering team to the highest standards. Manage rotas, supplies, budgets, and stock with efficiency and care. Collaborate with clinical teams to design menus that support patient health. Ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance are second to none.

This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to give a basic outline of the duties required.

What we're looking for:

A hands-on Head Chef with leadership flair. Passion for cooking healthy, balanced meals. Strong organisational and people management skills. Commitment to high standards in food, hygiene, and service.

This isn't just a kitchen job it's a chance to use your culinary talent to make a meaningful impact every single day.


Apply now and bring your passion for food and people to

Holybourne Hospital

.

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the

Active Learning Hub

and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Free 24 hour confidential

Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App

to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A

Nest Personal Pension

account Access to join a

Medicash Health Plan

for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding

Active Behaviours

via the

Active Awards

programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend

Scheme

and earn yourself up to

1000

by recommending someone you know * and, of course, support and guidance so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group