Head Chef

Job Description

Head Chef (Care Home) 34000 Full-Time

Food plays a central role in daily life here and this position holds full responsibility for delivering high-quality well-presented meals that meet both nutritional and dietary needs. The role offers stable full-time hours, clear expectations and the opportunity to maintain fine dining standards within a care home environment.

Before You Apply:

• This role requires proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of specialist diets nutrition and food allergens is essential.
• This position is not suitable for candidates without experience in regulated or structured catering environments.

Key Job Details:

• Salary: 34000 per year
• Contract: Permanent full-time
• Setting: Residential care home for older adults

Why This Role Is Worth Considering:

• Take full responsibility for menu planning, food quality and kitchen standards
• Opportunity to deliver a fine dining experience in a well-resourced setting
• Stable hours within a structured care environment
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with service
• Access to pension scheme, employee assistance programme and benefits portal

What Youll Need:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior chef with leadership responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of nutrition, allergens and specialist diets
• Experience with menu planning and quality control
• Sound understanding of food safety and health and safety compliance

Desirable

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting
• Experience training and developing kitchen staff

What Youll Do:

• Plan and deliver nutritious well-balanced menus appropriate for older adults
• Ensure specialist dietary requirements and allergies are consistently met
• Lead train and manage the kitchen team to maintain high standards
• Oversee food preparation and service to a fine dining standard
• Maintain full compliance with food hygiene health and safety regulations
• Keep the kitchen clean organised and inspection-ready at all times

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed promptly. Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly with clear next steps. Communication throughout the process is straightforward and professional.

Key

Skills:

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Required Experience:

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Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience