Head Chef: Lead Nutritious Menus with Work-Life Balance

Care Concern Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream - pay access

Meal during shifts

GP Online

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development support

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Head Chef for Summerville Care Home in Warrington. You will own the kitchen, lead a kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control and high standards of presentation and safety.

You will work a consistent pattern with no late evenings, and enjoy ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression in a well-supported environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to plan menus and manage stock/budgets.
• Understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver high-quality meals for residents.
• Plan menus, supervise food preparation and presentation.
• Manage stock, ordering and budget to minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Dietary awareness

Proactive reliability

Organisational skills

Quality focus

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Care Concern Group is seeking a Head Chef for Summerville Care Home in Warrington. You will own the kitchen, lead a kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control and high standards of presentation and safety.

You will work a consistent pattern with no late evenings, and enjoy ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression in a well-supported environment.