Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus & Team Growth

Care UK; Mobberley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Holiday pay enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce for residents. You will oversee a team, design nutritious menus and ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Join a multi award-winning care provider with strong training and development opportunities, plus attractive benefits and flexible hours. You will be pivotal in delivering exceptional meal experiences for residents and contributing to a caring, teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop nutritious and diet-specific meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the smooth running of daily operations.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise and develop the team to reach their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce for residents. You will oversee a team, design nutritious menus and ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Join a multi award-winning care provider with strong training and development opportunities, plus attractive benefits and flexible hours. You will be pivotal in delivering exceptional meal experiences for residents and contributing to a caring, teamwork-driven environment.