Flexible Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader

Mariposa Care Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Grove Lodge and Courtyard is seeking a Head Chef to join our bank team, delivering nutritious meals for residents and ensuring high standards of food safety and service. You will prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, accommodate special dietary requirements, check deliveries, and manage stock.

Experience in care home kitchens and Level 2/3 catering qualifications are preferred; good English and numeracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home kitchens.
• Level 2/Level 3 catering qualifications or willingness to undertake training.
• Good English and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, with dietary requirements for residents.
• Check deliveries and manage stock, maintaining accurate records and ordering.
• Ensure crockery/equipment are cleaned/stored and kitchen/dining areas meet Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Dietary needs

Health & safety

Education

Level 2 Catering Qualification

Level 3 Catering Qualification

Job description

The Grove Lodge and Courtyard is seeking a Head Chef to join our bank team, delivering nutritious meals for residents and ensuring high standards of food safety and service. You will prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, accommodate special dietary requirements, check deliveries, and manage stock.

Experience in care home kitchens and Level 2/3 catering qualifications are preferred; good English and numeracy are essential.