Head Chef – Lead Kitchen for Elder Care | 36h, Training & Benefits

Aurem Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Free DBS check (terms)

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Wagestream — access earned wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo e-learning training

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual salary review

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Brimington Care in Chesterfield. You will coordinate kitchen operations, develop nutritious menus, ensure HACCP compliance, manage stock, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

This full-time role includes weekend shifts and a competitive hourly rate of £14.79, with benefits such as life insurance, pension, DBS, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef experience, preferably in a similar care environment.
• Experience in managing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of balanced menu planning and dietary considerations.
• Ability to cater for diverse dietary requirements and specialist diets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to enhancing resident wellbeing through dining.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure meals are prepared to standards and deadlines.
• Implement and oversee kitchen controls: menus, hygiene, health and safety, staffing, cleaning, and waste management.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff within guidelines.
• Manage catering consumables and food ordering.
• Maintain HACCP documentation and ensure compliance.
• Conduct monthly kitchen audits and report findings to the Home Manager.
• Create balanced, nutritious menus within budgets with variety and presentation.
• Consult with residents to meet dietary needs and preferences; plan specialist diets as directed by nursing staff.
• Monitor stock levels and twist to maintain budgets; prepare staff rotas and contribute to planning for events.
• Assist with planning and costing menus for special functions and events.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Communication

Organisation

Independent worker

Resident wellbeing

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Brimington Care in Chesterfield. You will coordinate kitchen operations, develop nutritious menus, ensure HACCP compliance, manage stock, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

This full-time role includes weekend shifts and a competitive hourly rate of £14.79, with benefits such as life insurance, pension, DBS, and training opportunities.