Head Chef - Care Kitchen Leader & Team Mentor

Nellsar Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bank Holiday uplift

Refer a Friend £1000

Enhanced DBS paid by the company

Induction programme

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Leadership development

Employee support helpline

Uniforms

Job summary

Nellsar Ltd is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in Lukestone Care Home. You will create appealing, nutritious meals, plan menus with residents, and ensure high standards of service with attention to dietary needs.

You will manage a busy kitchen, lead a small team, work within budgets, and drive quality through regular audits and continuous improvement. Training and progression opportunities are available within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a care/home setting.
• Ability to plan menus with resident input and dietary needs.
• Experience managing budgets and stock in a high-volume kitchen.
• Familiarity with audits and action planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver high-quality meals for residents.
• Plan and agree menus with residents and the manager, considering dietary needs.
• Prepare and serve meals promptly with fresh produce.
• Manage budgets and stock; monitor waste and costs.
• Complete regular audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Stock control

Audits

Staff training

Nutrition & dietary needs

Job description

Nellsar Ltd is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in Lukestone Care Home. You will create appealing, nutritious meals, plan menus with residents, and ensure high standards of service with attention to dietary needs.

You will manage a busy kitchen, lead a small team, work within budgets, and drive quality through regular audits and continuous improvement. Training and progression opportunities are available within the company.