Head Chef - Lead Kitchen for Nutritious Meals | 40h Days

Pendleton Court Care Home; Salford; 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

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts (1,600+)

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend scheme (£1,000 per safe

Job summary

Pendleton Court Care Home in Salford seeks a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious and enjoyable meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will lead from the front, set standards, and shape the daily dining experience with quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation.

This full-time role offers a stable day-shift pattern, 40-hour weeks, no late evenings or split shifts, and ongoing training plus clear progression in a supportive, well-structured team

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen and lead from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious meals.
• Drive all aspects of kitchen operations: menu planning, food preparation, stock control and compliance.
• Manage budgets, stock, ordering and waste to maintain quality and cost control.
• Develop and lead a motivated, high performing kitchen team.

Skills

Proven experience leading or managing

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Dietary requirements knowledge

Quality and food safety mindset

Proactive and reliable

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Pendleton Court Care Home in Salford seeks a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious and enjoyable meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will lead from the front, set standards, and shape the daily dining experience with quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation.

This full-time role offers a stable day-shift pattern, 40-hour weeks, no late evenings or split shifts, and ongoing training plus clear progression in a supportive, well-structured team