Head Chef

Orchid Healthcare Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare Ltd seeks a Head Chef to lead the care home kitchen and deliver high-quality meals for residents. You will design menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure strict Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met daily.

You will train and supervise the kitchen team, accommodate dietary requirements, and maintain precise temperature and stock records to support resident wellbeing and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef in a care/home setting.
• Ability to design menus for residents with dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food cost control and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to ensure smooth operation and service.
• Design menus and plan meals for residents.
• Manage stock, food costs and ordering processes.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Train, supervise and develop kitchen staff.
• Prepare and serve meals, accommodating dietary needs.
• Maintain records of stock, temperatures and rotation.
• Ensure health and safety standards in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & Safety

Staff training

Dietary requirements

Record keeping

Stock rotation

Job description

Head Chef | Care Home Chef

£30,000 per annum

Nursing Home

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• 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
• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing for special dietary requirements and taking into account the preferences and cultures of residents.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures.
• Ensure stock rotation.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards are followed in the kitchen and dining areas.