Lead Care Home Chef – Nutritious Menus & Team Leadership

Popular Care LTD; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-Time Pay with Flexearn

Discounted Stays

Food and Beverage Discounts

Spa Discounts

Retail, Cinema and Leisure Discounts

Monthly Recognition Awards

Long-Service Awards

Recommend a Friend

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Popular Care LTD is seeking a Chef Lead for a care home to design menus, prepare nutritious meals, and create a positive mealtime experience for residents. You will uphold hygiene and safety standards while leading a busy kitchen team in a supportive care environment.

We require experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of IDDSI and dietary requirements, and a Food Hygiene qualification. The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of a range of dietary requirements & IDDSI Framework is essential.
• A Food Hygiene or Food Safety qualification is essential.
• Ability to lead and manage a busy kitchen effectively, setting a positive example for others.

Responsibilities

• Create menus to ensure variety and dietary adherence for residents.
• Prepare nutritious, appetising meals following established menus and guidelines.
• Maintain staff rota and lead the team to uphold high standards of practice.
• Keep a clean, safe kitchen and comply with health, safety and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Dietary requirements knowledge

IDDSI Framework knowledge

Kitchen management

Education

Food Hygiene / Food Safety qualification

Job description

Popular Care LTD is seeking a Chef Lead for a care home to design menus, prepare nutritious meals, and create a positive mealtime experience for residents. You will uphold hygiene and safety standards while leading a busy kitchen team in a supportive care environment.

We require experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of IDDSI and dietary requirements, and a Food Hygiene qualification. The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and resident wellbeing.