Care Home Catering Lead: Menus, Budgets & Team

Quinton House & Gardens; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16.50 per hour

Job summary

Holmwood Care Group is seeking an experienced kitchen manager for Quinton House & Gardens, a CQC-registered care home near Stratford-upon-Avon. You will plan nutritious menus for older residents, lead a dedicated kitchen team, and ensure high standards of cooking, service and compliance.

You will oversee budgets, stock, and hygiene protocols, while collaborating with care staff to meet dietary needs and cultural preferences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering or cook role, ideally in a care or nursing home.
• Knowledge of textured and modified diets, and catering for people with additional needs.
• Budget experience, with confidence managing costs, stock control and minimising waste.
• Proven or emerging leadership skills - planning rotas and inducting new starters.
• Good written skills with clear, accurate records.
• Person-centred approach with compassion and commitment to quality care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus reflecting nutritional guidance for older people and residents' preferences.
• Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, rotas and inductions.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and serving of meals to a high standard.
• Determine portions, ensuring genuine choice at every meal.
• Liaise with care staff for specialised diets and cultural needs.
• Maintain stock records, order within budget and check deliveries.
• Ensure HACCP and food hygiene; proper storage and temperature control.
• Oversee cleaning and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage catering budget with Home Manager and administrator.
• Ensure uniforms and training stay up to date; support inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stock control

HACCP

Food hygiene

Team management

Communication skills

Record keeping

Job description

Holmwood Care Group is seeking an experienced kitchen manager for Quinton House & Gardens, a CQC-registered care home near Stratford-upon-Avon. You will plan nutritious menus for older residents, lead a dedicated kitchen team, and ensure high standards of cooking, service and compliance.

You will oversee budgets, stock, and hygiene protocols, while collaborating with care staff to meet dietary needs and cultural preferences.