Head Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader & Sustainable Menus

Cuffley Manor Care Home; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TLC Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-quality kitchen for a care home. You will organise and control the production of meals within budget while maintaining cleanliness to meet EHO standards.

Responsibilities include creating menus, training staff, and ensuring dietary needs (Kosher, Halal, vegan, vegetarian) are met. The role requires strong leadership and cost control in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 or equivalent (achieved or working towards).
• Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous supervisor experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of kitchen team members.
• Auditing & ensuring the kitchen adheres to EHO regulations.
• Follows the IDDSI framework and ensures all dietary requirements are met.
• Good leadership skills.
• Timely production of a 4 week kitchen rota.
• Assist with training of the kitchen team.
• Development of menus using sustainable produce.
• Placing orders.
• Monthly stock take.
• Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines.
• Oversee the food safety management system.

Skills

Good communication

Own initiative

Team player

Leadership

Education

City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate

Job description

TLC Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-quality kitchen for a care home. You will organise and control the production of meals within budget while maintaining cleanliness to meet EHO standards.

Responsibilities include creating menus, training staff, and ensuring dietary needs (Kosher, Halal, vegan, vegetarian) are met. The role requires strong leadership and cost control in a supportive team environment.