Head Chef - Flexible, Impactful Kitchen Leader

Care UK; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a proactive Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen in our care setting. You will design menus, manage stock, and ensure nutrition and dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.

The role emphasizes team development, training, and delivering a rewarding, flexible banking schedule within a supportive Catering team. You will contribute to residents’ wellbeing through high-quality meals and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Design and plan nutritious, diet-sensitive menus.
• Ensure strict compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus for residents.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train and develop staff to maximise potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff training

Adaptability

Job description

Care UK is seeking a proactive Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen in our care setting. You will design menus, manage stock, and ensure nutrition and dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.

The role emphasizes team development, training, and delivering a rewarding, flexible banking schedule within a supportive Catering team. You will contribute to residents’ wellbeing through high-quality meals and collaborative leadership.