About this role
Job summary
What will you do
As our Head Chef, you will lead a service that is central to daily life at Compton, shaping menus, developing people and ensuring the food we provide reflects the quality, care and attention to detail we are known for.
We have built a hospice kitchen we are proud of, and we are now looking for someone to lead it into its next chapter. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the food service, bring new ideas, support continuous improvement and shape how catering is delivered across Compton. You will have the trust and freedom to make a difference, working with your team to develop the service and support the next generation of chefs and catering colleagues.
You will lead the hospice kitchen, creating nutritious, well-presented food for patients, visitors, colleagues and wider catering services across Compton.
Main duties of the job Were looking for:
An experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior chef ready to lead. Someone who is skilled in menu, recipe and spec development, with a sound understanding of food costs. Someone who is confident in food safety, HACCP and allergen management. Someone who enjoys developing others and passing on skills. A people-focused professional, with an understanding of the role food plays in a hospice setting. A Creative, curious and motivated individual who can help develop a catering service you can be proud of.
About us
What we do at Compton Care, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people living with life-limiting conditions, and support for their families, carers and those who matter most to them.
Our care is built around comfort, dignity, compassion and choice, and catering plays an important role in supporting that experience every day.
Our catering team supports patients, families, visitors, volunteers and colleagues across Compton through freshly prepared meals, refreshments in our coffee shops, and hospitality for events. The service combines good food, safe practice and thoughtful planning, helping to meet individual needs while maintaining the high standards expected.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Advert
Head Chef
Location:Wolverhampton, WV3 9DH
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,110
For full details of this exiting opportunity with Compton Care, please see the attached job description and person specification.
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Employer details Employer name Compton Care
Address
Wolverhampton
WV3 9DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.comptoncare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)