Head Chef - Lead Kitchen with Fresh Menus & Work-Life Balance

Care Concern Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG/DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Genuine work life balance

Job summary

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents, with a focus on dietary needs and safety. You will lead from the front, planning menus, overseeing prep, and driving cost control and stock management.

This role offers a consistent pattern with alternating weekends, 7am–6pm shifts, and career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent
• 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 and team to deliver high quality meals
• Plan menus and supervise food preparation
• Control stock, ordering and budgets to minimise waste
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and dietary requirements
• Develop a motivated, high performing kitchen team
• Maintain consistent presentation, nutrition and quality of meals

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Quality focus

Reliability

Proactive

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, delivering high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents, with a focus on dietary needs and safety. You will lead from the front, planning menus, overseeing prep, and driving cost control and stock management.

This role offers a consistent pattern with alternating weekends, 7am–6pm shifts, and career progression within a supportive team environment.