Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Lead & Training

Care UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access to wages

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen in a care setting, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident-focused meals. You will oversee menu design, nutrition, and daily kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, compliant catering.

We expect strong leadership, training ability, and a passion for developing staff within a supportive, award-winning care provider. Join a team dedicated to enriching residents’ lives through excellent food and service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to design nutritious meals for residents.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop menus and plan meals.
• Manage stock and food costs.
• Train and develop staff to reach potential.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen in a care setting, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident-focused meals. You will oversee menu design, nutrition, and daily kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, compliant catering.

We expect strong leadership, training ability, and a passion for developing staff within a supportive, award-winning care provider. Join a team dedicated to enriching residents’ lives through excellent food and service.