Head Chef - Nutritious Menus & Kitchen Leader

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited; Brimington CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Free DBS check

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo training

Apprenticeship opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in a UK care home, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents and ensuring meals meet dietary needs.

You will manage all aspects of kitchen operations, supervise staff, control costs, and maintain HACCP compliance. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, 7am to 3pm, with benefits including 28 days leave, life insurance, pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef experience in a similar care/hospitality setting.
• Experience leading and motivating a kitchen team.
• Strong ability to plan balanced menus for residents with dietary needs.
• Ability to cater for varied dietary requirements and specialist diets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and workload prioritisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to enhancing wellbeing and dining experience of residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate kitchen operations to meet standards and deadlines.
• Oversee menus, hygiene, health and safety, staffing, cleaning and waste.
• Recruit, supervise, train and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage food ordering and consumables.
• Maintain HACCP documentation and sign-offs.
• Conduct monthly kitchen audits and report findings to Home Manager.
• Create balanced, nutritious menus within budgets and residents’ preferences.
• Consult with residents on dietary needs and choices.
• Prepare specialist diets as directed by nursing staff.
• Monitor stock levels and deep-clean schedules; plan menus for events.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Dietary accommodation

HACCP compliance

Budget awareness

Communication

Job description

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in a UK care home, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents and ensuring meals meet dietary needs.

You will manage all aspects of kitchen operations, supervise staff, control costs, and maintain HACCP compliance. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, 7am to 3pm, with benefits including 28 days leave, life insurance, pension, and on-site parking.