Taunton
Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Cedar Lodge and The Limes Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.85 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 38 Cedar Lodge and The Limes Dementia Care Home are located on the peaceful outskirts of Taunton, Somerset, overlooking a beautiful park. Thoughtfully designed for Dementia care, our homes provide a supportive and nurturing environment for up to 42 residents. We are now seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that our residents can truly enjoy. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who takes pride in combining great food with compassion, organisation and leadership. What We Offer • £13.85 per hour, • Contracted to 38 hours per week, • Paid DBS, Pension scheme, Uniform provided You will lead and support kitchen staff, providing clear guidance on food handling and hygiene procedures while ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently. You’ll also manage ordering, stock rotation, and record keeping, including temperature checks and food safety logs. Regularly reviewing kitchen processes and training staff in best practice, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both residents and colleagues. What We’re Looking For • City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent culinary qualification (achieved or working towards), • Strong leadership skills and experience managing a kitchen team, • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a sound understanding of food safety standards, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments, • A positive, proactive attitude with strong organisational skills Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and take pride in creating meals that bring both nourishment and joy, we’d love to hear from you.