Head Chef

Pendleton Court Care Home; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts (1,600+)

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend scheme (£1,000 per safe

Job summary

Pendleton Court Care Home in Salford seeks a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious and enjoyable meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will lead from the front, set standards, and shape the daily dining experience with quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation.

This full-time role offers a stable day-shift pattern, 40-hour weeks, no late evenings or split shifts, and ongoing training plus clear progression in a supportive, well-structured team

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen and lead from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious meals.
• Drive all aspects of kitchen operations: menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance.
• Manage budgets, stock, ordering and waste to maintain quality and cost control.
• Develop and lead a motivated, high performing kitchen team.

Skills

Proven experience leading or managing

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Dietary requirements knowledge

Quality and food safety mindset

Proactive and reliable

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Pendleton Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

About Pendleton Court Care Home

Pendleton Court is a welcoming residential, nursing and dementia care home in Salford, with a strong focus on creating a positive environment for both residents and colleagues. With a large enclosed garden, modern facilities and a friendly team, it is a great place to work for someone who wants to be part of a supportive home where their contribution is genuinely valued.

Head Chef Contract

• £16.20-16.80 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression within a well structured and supportive environment.

Role Overview

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are central to daily life. This is a role where your leadership and standards will shape the entire dining experience, creating meals that residents look forward to every day.

You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance. Working with fresh ingredients, you will ensure meals are tailored to individual dietary needs while maintaining consistently high standards of presentation, nutrition and food safety.

With a strong focus on efficiency and cost control, you will manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively, minimising waste while ensuring quality is never compromised.

Leading and developing your team, you will build a well organised, motivated and high performing kitchen. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strong leadership, quality food and a better work life balance.

What We Are Looking For

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety
• A proactive, reliable and quality focused approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Pendleton Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.