Head Chef - Care Home Dining (Asian & English)

Midlands Care; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust pension

Learning Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site car parking

Free uniform

Discounts

Job summary

Midlands Care is seeking a Chef or Cook to lead the care home kitchen, preparing nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

You will plan menus with residents and staff, cook to high standards, manage stock, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen. Training and development are supported to enhance skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally in a care home or catering environment.
• Strong cooking ability with diverse dietary needs including special diets.
• Excellent planning, time-management and stock-handling skills.
• Understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety and equipment maintenance.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach aligned with company values.
• Willingness to complete training including food hygiene, health & safety, and dementia awareness.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning with residents, Home Manager and kitchen team to create varied menus meeting dietary needs.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to a high standard with excellent taste and portions.
• Manage stock levels, place orders under supervision and ensure cost-effective supply use.
• Maintain a clean, organised, compliant kitchen following food hygiene regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, report faults and remove unsafe items from use.
• Support residents’ wellbeing through safe, respectful catering practices.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Organisation

Care home experience

Resident-focused

Training willingness

Job description

Midlands Care is seeking a Chef or Cook to lead the care home kitchen, preparing nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

You will plan menus with residents and staff, cook to high standards, manage stock, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen. Training and development are supported to enhance skills and knowledge.