Head Chef - Care Kitchen Lead | Balanced Shifts, Growth

Willowbrook Care Home; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Head Chef to take full control of its kitchen within a specialist complex care setting. You will lead from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents with complex needs.

Responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, budgeting, and ensuring dietary requirements are met. The role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training and clear progression opportunities with a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or equivalent is required or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, from menu planning to food prep and presentation.
• Control stock, budgets and costs while minimising waste.
• Ensure dietary needs including modified diets are met with high standards.
• Develop and coach the kitchen team to a high performing level.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Dietary requirements knowledge

Quality-focused

Proactive

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Head Chef to take full control of its kitchen within a specialist complex care setting. You will lead from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents with complex needs.

Responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, budgeting, and ensuring dietary requirements are met. The role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training and clear progression opportunities with a focus on work-life balance.