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Head Chef
- Job reference
- 122699
- Department
- Catering
- Location
- Crowborough
- Full/Part-time
- Full-time
- Pay scale from
- No Pay Scale
- Pay scale to
- No Pay Scale
- Closing date
- 03/07/2026
- Description
We’re looking for an inspiring
Head Chefto lead our catering team at The Horder Centre - a respected healthcare environment where food quality directly impacts patient wellbeing, staff satisfaction, and visitor experience.This is more than a leadership role in the kitchen, it’s an opportunity to shape nutritious, high-quality dining that makes a genuine difference every day.
What You’ll Be DoingAs Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen operation, delivering exceptional food and leading a motivated team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and inspiring the catering team to deliver outstanding food and service
- Overseeing production of patient, staff, and hospitality meals
- Supporting with the designing of menus, including specialist diets and seasonal offerings
- Supporting with the managing of budgets, stock control, and cost efficiency
- Ensuring strict compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety regulations
- Maintaining excellent kitchen standards, hygiene, and cleanliness
- Driving continuous improvement across catering services
- Collaborating with clinical and front-of-house teams for a seamless service
You’re a confident and experienced chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high standards.
Essential:- City & Guilds 706 Level 2 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Food Safety Level 2 certification
- Proven experience supervising catering teams
- Experience managing budgets and controlling costs
- Strong understanding of special diets and nutrition
- Excellent organisational, communication, and admin skills
- Flexible, reliable, and customer-focused approach
- Higher-level food safety or health & safety qualifications
- Experience in healthcare or similar environments