Head Chef

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Enhanced DBS costs

Bank holiday pay

Refer a friend

Service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Head Chef for a premier nursing home in Knutsford, Cheshire. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, supervise staff, and uphold health and safety standards to deliver nutritious meals and culinary excellence for residents.

This permanent, full‑time role is 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £16.50 per hour and an annual salary of £34,320. The ideal candidate has proven Head Chef or Executive Chef experience in a care setting and a culinary qualification.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a care setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious, well-balanced meals and culinary excellence for residents.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, menu planning, and health & safety compliance.
• Train staff and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Health & safety

Staff training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Knutsford, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This nursing home provides a range of care services, including: nursing care, dementia care, residential care, respite care, end of life care, and convalescence care

To be considered for this position you must have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting

As the Head Chef your key duties include:

• You will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence
• Responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
• Play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Culinary degree or relevant certification
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

The successful Head Chef will receive an excellent salary of £16.50 per hour and the annual salary is £34,320 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service