Luso Court Care Centre is a newly commissioned specialist care home in Clapham, London supporting adults with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. The home offers 80 en suite bedrooms across two floors and provides complex nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential mental health support within a safe and clinically led environment.
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Head Chef £17.00 per hour Full time contract Pension, Paid DBS, Uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract The Role As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team and oversee the preparation of high quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of residents living with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions.
Working closely with the Home Manager and Group Executive Chef, you will plan balanced menus, manage food preparation and ensure meals meet residents' dietary requirements and preferences. Your leadership will ensure the kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.
You will supervise and support the kitchen team, organise staff rotas and oversee stock management, deliveries and food storage. You will also maintain accurate records, monitor kitchen equipment and ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.
As part of a newly commissioned specialist service, you will play an important role in establishing kitchen routines and delivering a dining experience that promotes comfort, dignity and enjoyment for residents.
What We Are Looking For City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualification Food Hygiene Certificate Previous experience leading or supervising a kitchen team Strong organisational and leadership skills Ability to plan nutritious menus and manage kitchen operations effectively Experience within a care home or healthcare setting is desirable but not essential About Us Luso Court Care Centre is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments. xrexnqw
Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.
