Head Chef Bank

Care UK; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a proactive Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen in our care setting. You will design menus, manage stock, and ensure nutrition and dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.

The role emphasizes team development, training, and delivering a rewarding, flexible banking schedule within a supportive Catering team. You will contribute to residents’ wellbeing through high-quality meals and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Design and plan nutritious, diet-sensitive menus.
• Ensure strict compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus for residents.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train and develop staff to maximise potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff training

Adaptability

Job description

Are you a chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Head Chef.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• 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

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.