Head Chef - Caring Kitchen Leader for Care Homes | Pension & Leave

HC-One Ltd.; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen teams across our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes.

You will deliver high-quality, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ health, dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will manage stock, budgets and orders and ensure food safety standards such as HACCP are met, working with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence and smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents.
• Oversee stock, budgets, and orders ensuring cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence and smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

HACCP knowledge

Job description

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen teams across our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes.

You will deliver high-quality, nutritious meals aligned with residents’ health, dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will manage stock, budgets and orders and ensure food safety standards such as HACCP are met, working with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence and smooth kitchen operations.