Head Chef | Private Care Home Kitchen Leader, Great Hours

Care Concern Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Penrose Court Care Home, part of the Care Concern Group, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for up to 65 residents. You will plan menus, manage stock, and ensure compliance with safety and dietary standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, a proactive approach, and the ability to balance quality with cost control in a care-home setting. DBS, pension, and uniform are provided, with 5.6 weeks annual leave and a stable, predictable pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen.
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety.
• Proactive, reliable and quality focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Oversee stock control, orders and budgets to minimise waste.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and high presentation standards.
• Develop and coach the kitchen team for high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Dietary standards

Food safety

Proactive

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Penrose Court Care Home, part of the Care Concern Group, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for up to 65 residents. You will plan menus, manage stock, and ensure compliance with safety and dietary standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, a proactive approach, and the ability to balance quality with cost control in a care-home setting. DBS, pension, and uniform are provided, with 5.6 weeks annual leave and a stable, predictable pattern.