Head Chef – Seasonal Menus, Team Leader in Care Kitchen

Care UK; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Apprenticeship scheme

Discounts

Wagestream wage access

Job summary

Care UK in Horley is seeking a Head Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and emphasis on fresh seasonal produce to lead our kitchen teams in a care home setting.

You will design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and mentor staff for development. Care UK offers training and apprenticeship opportunities, weekend rotation, discounts, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen team.
• Ability to design nutritious menus for residents.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and food cost.
• Proven Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Experience training and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock and food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HSE.
• Train and develop staff to their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff development

Job description

Care UK in Horley is seeking a Head Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and emphasis on fresh seasonal produce to lead our kitchen teams in a care home setting.

You will design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and mentor staff for development. Care UK offers training and apprenticeship opportunities, weekend rotation, discounts, and wellbeing support.