Budget-Savvy Lead Chef for Care Home Dining & Nutrition

Avery Healthcare Group; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Chef for Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge, West Midlands. You will lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget to support residents’ well-being.

Responsibilities include managing orders, supervising kitchen and Host teams, preparing modified diets per IDDSI, and ensuring safe working practices. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required; Avery covers DBS costs.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, ensuring stock levels and budget adherence.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and Host team, training unqualified staff as needed.
• Practice safe systems of work and maintain personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Culinary team management

Budget management

Passion for quality service

Education

Catering qualification City & Guilds706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Chef for Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge, West Midlands. You will lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget to support residents’ well-being.

Responsibilities include managing orders, supervising kitchen and Host teams, preparing modified diets per IDDSI, and ensuring safe working practices. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required; Avery covers DBS costs.