Head Chef: Lead Kitchen for a Balanced 40-Hour Week

Care Concern Group; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group is hiring a Head Chef for Stanely Park Care Home in Paisley. This role involves taking ownership of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals tailored to residents’ needs, and leading a motivated team.

Applicants should have relevant culinary qualifications and experience managing a kitchen. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive hourly wage and benefits like annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen and lead food preparation.
• Drive all aspects of kitchen operations including menu planning.
• Manage stock, ordering, budgets, and minimize waste.
• Lead and develop a motivated kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Experience in kitchen management

Understanding dietary requirements

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Care Concern Group is hiring a Head Chef for Stanely Park Care Home in Paisley. This role involves taking ownership of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals tailored to residents’ needs, and leading a motivated team.

Applicants should have relevant culinary qualifications and experience managing a kitchen. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive hourly wage and benefits like annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.