Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader

Aurem Care; Brimington CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free DBS check

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Wagestream – access earned wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo e-learning training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Annual salary review

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in a care home. You will coordinate all kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared on time and tailored to residents’ needs.

You will oversee menu planning, HACCP compliance, staff recruitment and training, stock control, budgeting, and collaboration with nursing staff. This full-time role offers a supportive culture and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef experience in a care/home setting.
• Experience managing and motivating a team.
• Strong understanding of balanced menu planning.
• Ability to cater for varied dietary requirements and specialist diets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all kitchen operations to meet agreed standards and deadlines.
• Oversee menus, hygiene, health and safety, staffing, cleaning and waste controls.
• Recruit, supervise, train and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage catering consumables and food ordering.
• Maintain HACCP documentation and conduct monthly audits.

Skills

Team management

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Communication

Organisation

Independent working

Resident wellbeing

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in a care home. You will coordinate all kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared on time and tailored to residents’ needs.

You will oversee menu planning, HACCP compliance, staff recruitment and training, stock control, budgeting, and collaboration with nursing staff. This full-time role offers a supportive culture and development opportunities.