Head Chef - Lead Care Home Kitchen | Flexible Hours & Growth

Care Concern Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing & pay

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Recognition initiatives

Job summary

Westwood Lodge Care Home in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious and enjoyable meals while leading from the front. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance, ensuring dietary needs and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cost-consciousness, and quality control, with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a well-structured care environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety
• A proactive, reliable and quality focused approach

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, from menu planning to food preparation and stock control.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and food safety standards.
• Manage budgets, ordering and waste to minimise costs.
• Develop and lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and nutrition.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Dietary requirements understanding

Quality focus

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Westwood Lodge Care Home in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious and enjoyable meals while leading from the front. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance, ensuring dietary needs and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cost-consciousness, and quality control, with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a well-structured care environment.