Lead Chef for Seasonal, Nutritious Care Kitchen

Care UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend working hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts (online & in-store)

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream – access wages anytime

Job summary

Care UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen delivering fresh, seasonal menus for residents. You’ll design menus, manage stock and cost controls, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and develop a talented kitchen team through training and mentoring.

With a focus on resident wellbeing, you will drive high quality meals, lead service, and foster a collaborative, caring kitchen environment that values teamwork and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong menu planning and design capabilities.
• Experience managing food cost and stock control.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to cater to dietary requirements and resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, seasonally-inspired meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock control and food cost stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise and develop the kitchen team to maximise potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Job description

Care UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen delivering fresh, seasonal menus for residents. You’ll design menus, manage stock and cost controls, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and develop a talented kitchen team through training and mentoring.

With a focus on resident wellbeing, you will drive high quality meals, lead service, and foster a collaborative, caring kitchen environment that values teamwork and continuous development.