Lead Care Home Kitchen Manager

Beaumont Care Homes; Bangor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Care Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Flexibank Cook Manager to lead a kitchen team across 29 care homes. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals, cater for dietary and cultural needs, and supervise food service to residents.

You will plan four weekly menus, manage budgets, maintain safety standards, and engage with residents and families to continually improve service. This role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a passion for elderly nutrition.

Qualifications

• Nutrition science for the elderly or equivalent.
• 2 years' relevant experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Chef qualification.
• IDDSI knowledge.
• Experience with modified diets.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Health & Safety awareness.
• Hazard reporting protocols.
• HACCP documentation.
• RIDDOR awareness.
• Food storage.
• Basic First Aid.
• RIDDOR awareness.
• Food storage.

Responsibilities

• Direct a kitchen team to deliver first-class catering.
• Understand residents' nutritional needs.
• Follow menus with Home Manager and residents.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to meet dietary needs.
• Plan four weekly menus with approved substitutions.
• Manage catering budgets within approved limits.
• Engage with residents and relatives to improve service.
• Prepare beverages and snacks as required.
• Ensure food quality meets nutritional standards.
• Maintain Food Safety Management System compliance.
• Handle stock taking, rotation and deliveries.
• Monitor and replenish kitchen stocks; keep records.
• Oversee dining area presentation.
• Keep stock records updated.
• Supervise kitchen staff and alert Home Manager to difficulties.
• Maintain high hygiene and safe food prep.
• Report equipment defects promptly.
• Note: permanent Beaumont employees must have 3 months break in service.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Stock management

Menu planning

Ordering

Dietary requirements

Texture diets

Time management

Budgeting

Equipment management

Food presentation

Professional development

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Job description

Beaumont Care Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Flexibank Cook Manager to lead a kitchen team across 29 care homes. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals, cater for dietary and cultural needs, and supervise food service to residents.

You will plan four weekly menus, manage budgets, maintain safety standards, and engage with residents and families to continually improve service. This role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a passion for elderly nutrition.