Head Chef – Lead Kitchen in Care Home, Great WLB, Pension

Care Concern Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Porterbrook Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen in Crosspool, Sheffield. You will lead from the front, delivering nutritious meals and shaping the dining experience for 44 residents.

You will manage menu planning, food prep, stock, budgets and compliance while ensuring dietary needs and safety standards are met. The role includes weekend work on alternate weeks and career development 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

• Lead kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation and stock control
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs with high quality presentation and food safety
• Drive budgeting, ordering and waste minimisation while maintaining quality
• Develop and lead your team to build a high performing kitchen
• Deliver nutritious and enjoyable meals that residents look forward to daily

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Education

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

Job description

The Porterbrook Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen in Crosspool, Sheffield. You will lead from the front, delivering nutritious meals and shaping the dining experience for 44 residents.

You will manage menu planning, food prep, stock, budgets and compliance while ensuring dietary needs and safety standards are met. The role includes weekend work on alternate weeks and career development opportunities.