Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester to lead a culinary team and deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals, while managing costs and ensuring residents’ wellbeing. Ideal candidates have two years of experience managing a kitchen in care or hospitality, hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ, and can demonstrate strong budget control and passion for high culinary standards.

DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers and maintain stock within budget.
• Supervise kitchen staff and host team; train unqualified staff.
• Apply safe systems of work and assess risks to protect residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Team management

Budget control

Culinary standards

IDDSI guidelines

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Head Chef for Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester to lead a culinary team and deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals, while managing costs and ensuring residents’ wellbeing. Ideal candidates have two years of experience managing a kitchen in care or hospitality, hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ, and can demonstrate strong budget control and passion for high culinary standards.

DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.