Head Chef

Care UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts & welfare benefits

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in a care setting. You will design menus, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety while managing stocks and food costs.

The role emphasizes staff development, training, and a commitment to resident wellbeing, with opportunities for training and career progression within Care UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh/seasonal produce.
• Experience leading a kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Willingness to train and develop staff to reach potential.
• Commitment to resident wellbeing and quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock control and food costs.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Train, supervise and develop the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock management

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff development

Job description

Are you a chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Head Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• Menu design and planning
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream- access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.