Head Chef - Lead Kitchen, Fresh Meals & Great Work-Life

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream - earned pay access

Free meal during shifts

GP Online access

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development

Career progression

Refer a Friend up to £1,000

Job summary

Pendleton Court in Salford is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, enjoyable meals and setting high standards for presentation and safety.

You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, stock control, and budgeting while supporting and developing a motivated kitchen team. This role offers a balanced pattern with strong progression opportunities.

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

• Take full ownership of the kitchen and lead from the front to deliver high quality meals.
• Drive all aspects of kitchen operations: menu planning, food prep, stock control, compliance and team performance.
• Manage stock, ordering and budgets, minimise waste while maintaining quality.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team for a well organised, motivated, high performing team.

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or equiv

Basic Food Hygiene

Kitchen leadership

Leadership & organisation

Dietary requirements & food safety

Proactive & quality-focused

Education

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

Job description

Pendleton Court in Salford is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, enjoyable meals and setting high standards for presentation and safety.

You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, stock control, and budgeting while supporting and developing a motivated kitchen team. This role offers a balanced pattern with strong progression opportunities.