Head Chef — Lead a Nutritious Care Kitchen, Progression

Brookdale View Care Home; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts and 24/7 EAP

Learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend £1,000 referral scheme

Job summary

Brookdale View Care Home in Newton Heath, Manchester, is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front to deliver nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents.

You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance, while maintaining high standards of presentation, nutrition and food safety.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent qualification.
• City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent qualification.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in professional cookery.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and team to deliver high quality meals.
• Plan menus, train staff and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, budgets and waste reduction.
• Maintain food safety, nutrition and presentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Dietary knowledge

Food safety

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in professional cookery

Job description

Brookdale View Care Home in Newton Heath, Manchester, is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front to deliver nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents.

You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance, while maintaining high standards of presentation, nutrition and food safety.