Head Chef - Care Home (Daytime, Flexible Shifts)

HR-CL Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible shifts

Daytime hours

Job summary

HR-CL Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a care home in the West Midlands. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and uphold high standards of safety and quality.

Shifts are daytime and flexible, allowing you to fit work around personal commitments while earning a competitive rate of pay. DBS check is required, with DBS renewal support if needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in care or healthcare settings.
• Enhanced DBS check required (or current update service certificate).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate; Level 3 preferred.
• Understanding of allergens and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead and support the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Allergen management

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3 preferred)

Job description

HR-CL Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a care home in the West Midlands. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and uphold high standards of safety and quality.

Shifts are daytime and flexible, allowing you to fit work around personal commitments while earning a competitive rate of pay. DBS check is required, with DBS renewal support if needed.