Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader & Growth

Care Concern Group; Lees; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Job summary

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus and ensure nutritious meals for residents. You will manage stock, budgets and dietary needs, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and presentation.

The role offers ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression within Care Concern Group, a family-owned UK care provider committed to quality care and supportive workplaces.

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 and food safety.
• A proactive, reliable and quality focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, menu planning and food preparation.
• Manage stock, ordering and budgets with a focus on cost control and minimal waste.
• Ensure meals meet individual dietary needs and maintain high safety and presentation standards.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team for high performance and career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Dietary requirements

Food hygiene certificate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus and ensure nutritious meals for residents. You will manage stock, budgets and dietary needs, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and presentation.

The role offers ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression within Care Concern Group, a family-owned UK care provider committed to quality care and supportive workplaces.