Head Chef Care Home Kitchen Leader Nutritious Menus Budget

Avery Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Head Chef to lead a culinary team in a care home, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget. You will supervise kitchen staff, plan menus, and ensure compliance with IDDSI and food safety standards.

Two years’ experience in managing a culinary team in care or hospitality is required, along with City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. DBS disclosure checks and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ catering qualification.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

Responsibilities

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders with approved suppliers, within budget limits and stock control procedures.
• Supervising and directing kitchen staff and Host team, instructing and demonstrating food preparation to unqualified staff.
• Practising safe systems of work and risk assessment for residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Culinary team management

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ)

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Head Chef to lead a culinary team in a care home, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget. You will supervise kitchen staff, plan menus, and ensure compliance with IDDSI and food safety standards.

Two years’ experience in managing a culinary team in care or hospitality is required, along with City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. DBS disclosure checks and eligibility to work in the UK are required.