Lead Chef: Nutritious Menus, Team Leadership, Great Hours

Care Concern Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream – earned pay access

Nutritious meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend £1,000

Job summary

Summerville Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, in Warrington, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, stock control, and compliance, ensuring high standards of taste, nutrition, and safety.

You will manage costs, lead a team, and drive quality improvements while maintaining a supportive, career-friendly environment for the kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety
• A proactive, reliable and quality focused approach

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations from menu planning to stock control
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and high presentation standards
• Manage budgets, ordering and waste minimisation
• Develop and motivate a high performing kitchen team

Skills

Leading kitchen teams

Leadership

Dietary knowledge

Food safety

Quality focus

Proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Summerville Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, in Warrington, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, stock control, and compliance, ensuring high standards of taste, nutrition, and safety.

You will manage costs, lead a team, and drive quality improvements while maintaining a supportive, career-friendly environment for the kitchen staff.