Head Chef
CV-LibraryNorth London, LondonpermanentPosted: 16 June 2026
Apply NowAre you a talented Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional food and leading a high performing team?
We're seeking an experienced Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at a respected luxury care community in North London.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated catering team, delivering high quality, nutritious, and strictly kosher meals for residents, staff, and visitors. Combining culinary expertise with strong leadership, you'll play a key role in creating enjoyable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and presentation.
What You'll Bring
Professional Cookery NVQ/Diploma (Level 2 or 3) and City & Guilds Catering qualification
Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing catering teams
Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen compliance
Experience with specialist dietary requirements, including texture-modified and fortified meals
Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
A caring, people-focused approach and a passion for quality foodWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary up to £50,000
Pension scheme and enhanced sick pay
Life insurance
Subsidised meals
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts
Free on-site fitness classes
Nursery discount scheme
Ongoing training and career development
The opportunity to join a highly respected, community-focused charitable organisationIf you're a passionate kitchen leader looking to make a real difference through food, we'd love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
We're seeking an experienced Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at a respected luxury care community in North London.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated catering team, delivering high quality, nutritious, and strictly kosher meals for residents, staff, and visitors. Combining culinary expertise with strong leadership, you'll play a key role in creating enjoyable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and presentation.
What You'll Bring
Professional Cookery NVQ/Diploma (Level 2 or 3) and City & Guilds Catering qualification
Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing catering teams
Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen compliance
Experience with specialist dietary requirements, including texture-modified and fortified meals
Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
A caring, people-focused approach and a passion for quality foodWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary up to £50,000
Pension scheme and enhanced sick pay
Life insurance
Subsidised meals
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts
Free on-site fitness classes
Nursery discount scheme
Ongoing training and career development
The opportunity to join a highly respected, community-focused charitable organisationIf you're a passionate kitchen leader looking to make a real difference through food, we'd love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age