Head Chef | Lead Kitchen, Fresh Meals, Work-Life Balance

Care Concern Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Job summary

Summerville Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, tasty meals while upholding safety and presentation standards. You will drive menu planning, food prep and stock control in a supportive environment that values development and work-life balance.

With City & Guilds certifications preferred, the role offers training, career progression and a clear pathway to excellence within a well-structured team.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety.
• Strong organisational and proactive approach to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and set high culinary standards.
• Plan menus, prepare meals and tailor to dietary needs.
• Manage stock, ordering and budgets to minimise waste.
• Ensure food safety, compliance and presentation.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing kitchen team.
• Drive cost control while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Dietary needs

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Summerville Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering nutritious, tasty meals while upholding safety and presentation standards. You will drive menu planning, food prep and stock control in a supportive environment that values development and work-life balance.

With City & Guilds certifications preferred, the role offers training, career progression and a clear pathway to excellence within a well-structured team.