Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader

Care Concern Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

No late evenings

Job summary

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen within a specialist care setting, delivering nutritious, appealing meals for residents with complex needs.

You will lead menu planning, food preparation, stock control and budgets, ensuring meals meet individual dietary needs while upholding high standards of safety, quality and presentation. This role offers a balanced pattern with regular hours.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets
• A proactive, reliable and quality focused approach

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen in a specialist care setting.
• Lead menu planning, food preparation, stock control and budgets.
• Ensure meals meet individual dietary needs and high standards of presentation.
• Drive efficiency, cost control and minimise waste.
• Develop a high performing kitchen team.

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1

706/2

Basic Food Hygiene

Leading a kitchen

Leadership

Dietary requirements

Proactive approach

Job description

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen within a specialist care setting, delivering nutritious, appealing meals for residents with complex needs.

You will lead menu planning, food preparation, stock control and budgets, ensuring meals meet individual dietary needs while upholding high standards of safety, quality and presentation. This role offers a balanced pattern with regular hours.