Head Chef

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group. Halcon Centre recruit based on values for this role, you need an NCQ/QCF Level 2 in Catering and experience of leading a Kitchen team. Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits: Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday Blue Light Card provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses! Reward and recognition Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards Refer a Friend Bonus £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment) Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events. Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team! Head Chefs provide a high standard of varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored. As a Head Chef, it will be your responsibility to manage and order food stock. Head Chefs supporting with maintaining a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard. To support the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food. Our Head Chef pay rate of £13.50 per hour (£14.50 on weekends!) recognises the value of our team members. After 1 year in post, the pay rate increases to £15.00 per hour. I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given. The Halcon Centre empowers young adults with complex physical disabilities to live fulfilling lives through the provision of award-winning short-term respite stays and long-term residential care. We recently won Team of the Year at the 2023 Somerset Care Group Awards! If you would like to have a chat with our friendly recruitment team, please call us on and select Option 1. Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.