Head Chef | Lead Nutritious Care Home Dining

Care Concern Group

Salford

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 23,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Free meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning & development

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Pendleton Court Care Home in Salford is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead the kitchen, plan menus and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will manage food safety, stock control, budgeting and team performance in a supportive environment.

The role offers a stable pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, ongoing training and opportunities for career progression within Care Concern Group’s catering team.

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 from menu planning to food preparation and stock control.
Ensure compliance, food safety and presentation standards.
Manage budgets, ordering and waste to maximise quality and efficiency.
Develop and mentor the kitchen team for high performance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Dietary expertise

Quality focus

Proactive

Education

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

Job description

The role offers a stable pattern with no late evenings or split shifts, ongoing training and opportunities for career progression within Care Concern Group’s catering team.

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