Head Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; 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

Job summary

Pendleton Court in Salford is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, tasty meals tailored to residents' needs. This role focuses on high standards, team leadership and cost-aware operation.

You will manage menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance, while supporting staff development and maintaining a positive dining experience for residents and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, from menu planning to food preparation.
• Manage stock, ordering and budgeting to minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and quality control.
• Develop and support the kitchen team to high performance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Clear communication

Budget awareness

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Proactive mindset

Education

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

Job description

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

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.