Head Chef — Lead Kitchen, Nutritious Menus, Great WLB

Care Concern Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 46,838,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Consistent schedule

Job summary

Pottersway Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs. You will lead a team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, ensure food safety, and maintain high presentation standards while minimising waste.

The role offers a balanced work pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, 38 hours per week, and benefits such as paid DBS, pension and uniform. Alternate weekends apply.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 (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.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations from menu planning to stock control and budgeting.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and maintain high standards of nutrition and presentation.
• Drive efficiency, minimise waste and manage costs.
• Develop and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high quality meals.
• Uphold food safety standards and comply with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Cost control

Team development

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Pottersway Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs. You will lead a team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, ensure food safety, and maintain high presentation standards while minimising waste.

The role offers a balanced work pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, 38 hours per week, and benefits such as paid DBS, pension and uniform. Alternate weekends apply.