Head Chef - Care Home | Lead Nutritious Menus & Team

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a care home in Knutsford. You will plan and prepare high-quality meals, meet residents' dietary needs, and create nutritious menus while supervising the kitchen team.

You will manage stock and budgets, ensure high standards of hygiene and safety, and minimise waste in a well-organised kitchen. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a competitive salary of £16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Experience managing and training kitchen staff.
• Understanding of special diets and nutritional requirements.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Create varied and nutritious menus.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team.
• Manage stock, food orders, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness.
• Minimise food waste and maintain an organised kitchen.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food hygiene & safety

Manage & train kitchen staff

Menu planning & nutrition

Leadership & organisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a care home in Knutsford. You will plan and prepare high-quality meals, meet residents' dietary needs, and create nutritious menus while supervising the kitchen team.

You will manage stock and budgets, ensure high standards of hygiene and safety, and minimise waste in a well-organised kitchen. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a competitive salary of £16.50 per hour.