A new opportunity has arisen for Head Chef to work in the kitchen at Halsey House. You will co-ordinate all aspects of kitchen production so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and that time deadlines are met. You will produce and deliver food to a high standard of quality and presentation, within budget. Educated to NVQ 3 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent and an immediate food hygiene certificate, you will have experience of catering management in a care home or similar environment for large number of people and experience of catering to meet special dietary requirements. In addition, you will be an effective communicator and have experience of leading a team and the management of stock control. Previous experience of catering for people with specific dietary requirements, maintaining standards within Catering Department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act and good IT skills are essential. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. We are situated in the popular seaside resort of Cromer on the beautiful north Norfolk coast. We have 87 beds, and provide nursing, residential and personal care, as well as specialist dementia care. We also provide day care, five days per week, within our dedicated day care unit. Our highly trained and skilled staff team put our residents at the core of everything we do. We aim to make a positive difference to your life, in a friendly, caring and warm environment Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts. For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. ADZN1_UKTJ