Head Chef - Care Home Nutrition Leader | Flexible Hours

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Enhanced DBS costs

Bank holiday pay

Refer a friend

Service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Head Chef for a premier nursing home in Knutsford, Cheshire. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, supervise staff, and uphold health and safety standards to deliver nutritious meals and culinary excellence for residents.

This permanent, full‑time role is 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £16.50 per hour and an annual salary of £34,320. The ideal candidate has proven Head Chef or Executive Chef experience in a care setting and a culinary qualification.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a care setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious, well-balanced meals and culinary excellence for residents.
• Manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, menu planning, and health & safety compliance.
• Train staff and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Health & safety

Staff training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Head Chef for a premier nursing home in Knutsford, Cheshire. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, supervise staff, and uphold health and safety standards to deliver nutritious meals and culinary excellence for residents.

This permanent, full‑time role is 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £16.50 per hour and an annual salary of £34,320. The ideal candidate has proven Head Chef or Executive Chef experience in a care setting and a culinary qualification.