Lead Care Home Chef — 4-Day Week & Nutritious Meals

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Westward Care Ltd is seeking a dedicated Care Home Cook/Chef to prepare nutritious, restaurant-standard meals for residents at Cedars Care Home, Methley. You will lead a kitchen team, uphold food safety, and liaise with residents to tailor meals while maintaining a warm dining environment.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to high standards. DBS check is required; flexibility includes weekends and unsocial hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Home Chef or similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and ability to lead a team.
• Commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals to residents in a timely, warm manner.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure high standards of hygiene and clean work areas.
• Manage dietary requirements and liaise with residents for feedback and preferences.
• Work with the catering manager to plan menus within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Westward Care Ltd is seeking a dedicated Care Home Cook/Chef to prepare nutritious, restaurant-standard meals for residents at Cedars Care Home, Methley. You will lead a kitchen team, uphold food safety, and liaise with residents to tailor meals while maintaining a warm dining environment.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to high standards. DBS check is required; flexibility includes weekends and unsocial hours as needed.