Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader (Milton Keynes)

Avery Healthcare Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head Chef to lead a culinary team at Milton Court Care Home. You will deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents while managing resources and staying within budget.

The role requires a catering qualification, a passion for quality dining in care settings, and the ability to supervise staff and ensure food safety. DBS check and UK work eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality.
• Knowledge of IDDSI guidelines and diet modification.
• Ability to manage budgets and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals within budget.
• Place orders with approved suppliers and monitor stock.
• Supervise kitchen and Host team; train staff as needed.
• Follow food safety and manual handling procedures.

Skills

Culinary team leadership

Budget management

Nutritionally balanced meals

IDDSI diet knowledge

Education

Catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head Chef to lead a culinary team at Milton Court Care Home. You will deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents while managing resources and staying within budget.

The role requires a catering qualification, a passion for quality dining in care settings, and the ability to supervise staff and ensure food safety. DBS check and UK work eligibility apply.