Head Chef – Care Home Dining Leader with Balanced Shifts

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG/DBS paid

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream - earned pay access

Healthy meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Employee Discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development support

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1,000

Job summary

Summerville Care Home in Warrington is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious, delicious meals that residents look forward to daily. You will lead the team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets.

This role offers stability with no late shifts and clear opportunities for development. You will drive all kitchen operations, ensure dietary needs are met, maintain high standards of food safety and presentation, and lead a motivated team in a supportive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen and lead from the front to deliver high quality meals
• Drive all aspects of kitchen operations including menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs with strong presentation, nutrition and food safety
• Manage stock, ordering and budgets to minimise waste while maintaining quality
• Lead and develop a high performing kitchen team and foster a positive working environment

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Dietary knowledge

Food safety

Proactive

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Summerville Care Home in Warrington is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious, delicious meals that residents look forward to daily. You will lead the team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets.

This role offers stability with no late shifts and clear opportunities for development. You will drive all kitchen operations, ensure dietary needs are met, maintain high standards of food safety and presentation, and lead a motivated team in a supportive