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Head Chef

Compton Care

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£30,110 to £36,946

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 November 2026

19 days left

Job description

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...

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.

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.

General Requirements

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How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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Compton Care

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