Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader & Menu Designer

Care UK; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts (online and in-store)

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream – access wages anytime

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal menus and nutritionally aware meals for residents. You will manage a team, design menus, monitor stock and food costs, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Training and coaching will develop staff to realise their potential. We value caring, passionate teamwork and offer opportunities for development through our Catering Academy and apprenticeship schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments with fresh and seasonal produce.
• Experience leading teams in a catering or care setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• Menu design and planning
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal menus and nutritionally aware meals for residents. You will manage a team, design menus, monitor stock and food costs, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Training and coaching will develop staff to realise their potential. We value caring, passionate teamwork and offer opportunities for development through our Catering Academy and apprenticeship schemes.