Job Description

Head Chef - Luxury Care Home in York

Are you an experienced, caring, compassionate Head Chef ready to shine in your next career step? Join our prestigious care home and become a valued team member within a team that delivers exceptional, person-centred care every day. Joining Tanglewood means you will be joining a care provider with several CQC Rated Outstanding homes.

York Manor isn't just a workplace - it's a warm, uplifting community where you're supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow. We invest in our people as much as we do in our residents.

We put dignity, compassion and excellence at the heart of everything we do.

Your Role as Head Chef at York Manor

In this influential and rewarding role, you will help shape the highest standard of care by:

Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals as and when required,

Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and consider the preferences of individual clients

Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer / fridge temperatures,

Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and the Registered Manager in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet,

Work closely with managers to budget food requirements and order stock in a timely manner,

Supervise and instruct catering team members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate,

Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively,

Work safely to protect yourself and others and in accordance with the 1974 Health & Safety at Work Act - COSHH.

A full job description can be provided when booking an interview.

Position available:

Head Chef 8am-6pm

York Manor work a 3 on 3 off rota, so some weekend working will be required.

You will bring:

City and Guilds 706 - 1 & 2 or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)

Hold or working towards Intermediate Food Hygiene Level

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Supervisory experience

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for supporting older adults

A professional, positive and proactive approach to the role

We believe in developing our team and nurturing talent. You will be fully supported to progress your qualifications, including NVQ Level 2 and beyond, with access to high-quality training, mentorship and career advancement opportunities.

You will follow our care values to be UNITED as a team:

United

Nurturing

Innovative

Quality

Understanding

Empathetic

What We Offer

Beautiful, luxury working environment and free tunic Competitive salary with bank holiday enhancements Meals included on shift Comprehensive training and continuous development Supportive leadership and a friendly, inclusive culture Real opportunities for progression within an Outstanding care service Refer a friend scheme Induction and initial training for the role you begin, Ongoing refresher training and staff development and unique training tailored to your career route. Time and a half on all bank holidays
If you're ready to elevate your career in a home where excellence is celebrated and your potential is recognised, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Apply today and become part of something truly outstanding.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person