Head Chef – Care Home Kitchen Leader, Nutritious Menus

Lammermuir House Care Home; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Lammermuir House Care Home in Dunbar, East Lothian, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.

You'll manage menu planning, stock, food safety, budgets and supervise a kitchen team, with 38 hours per week on day shifts; salary £15.07 per hour on a full-time contract, PVG, pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen compliance and stock control.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, rotas and kitchen operations effectively.
• Positive, reliable and quality-focused approach.
• Previous experience in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Oversee menu planning and stock management.
• Ensure food safety compliance and kitchen budgets.
• Supervise staff and develop a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Job description

Lammermuir House Care Home in Dunbar, East Lothian, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.

You'll manage menu planning, stock, food safety, budgets and supervise a kitchen team, with 38 hours per week on day shifts; salary £15.07 per hour on a full-time contract, PVG, pension and uniform provided.