Head Chef

Meallmore Ltd; Greenock; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Meallmore Ltd's Belleaire Care Home in Greenock is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering home-cooked meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.

You will organise, plan and inspire a kitchen team, uphold high hygiene standards (HACCP/COSHH) and manage budgets, audits and stock control while developing menu options that reflect residents' tastes.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Head Chef experience in care homes or healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs.
• Food safety knowledge and training.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
• Personal, warm approach focused on residents' wellbeing.
• Food Safety Level 3 desirable

Responsibilities

• Organise, plan and prepare meals reflecting residents’ dietary needs.
• Provide guidance and training to care teams on textured foods (e.g., IDDSI).
• Lead, motivate and upskill kitchen team.
• Comply with Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Work within budget, audits and stock control.
• Menu development tailored to residents’ preferences.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food Safety

HACCP

COSHH

People management

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Head Chef

A little bit about us

Located in Greenock, Belleaire Care Home is where personalised care and a warm atmosphere combine to create a comforting environment for residents. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a compassionate team focused on making residents feel valued, supported, and cared for every day.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.

Are you a passionate chef/cook looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!

As Head Chef you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.

Pay

, £17.03 per hour +Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Hours -

38 hoursper week

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident.

• Provide guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards (e.g., IDDSI).

• Lead, motivate and inspire your kitchen team to develop and upskill

• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

• Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control.

• Menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience as Head Chef or similar, ideally in care homes or healthcare preferred.

• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well being of our residents.

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies.

• Excellent leadership and team management.

• Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH

• Food Safety Level 3 desirable

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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