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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40 hours per week

Induction & training

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

Benefits portal

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in a luxury care home. The role focuses on delivering fresh, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals tailored to residents' needs.

Responsibilities include menu planning with dietary considerations, maintaining top hygiene standards, and mentoring staff in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef (nursing home or healthcare setting highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, hydration, food textures, and specialist diets.
• A recognised Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 or above preferred).
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt menus to meet individual needs.
• Genuine passion for creating delicious, nourishing meals that enhance wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, well-balanced meals tailored to residents’ needs.
• Plan, prepare, and cook menus with consideration for dietary requirements, food textures, allergies, and cultural preferences.
• Ensure all meals are prepared to the highest standards of flavour, nutrition, and presentation.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with regulations.
• Manage stock levels, budgets, and suppliers effectively.
• Support and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Nutrition knowledge

Dietary adaptation

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team within a luxury care home setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a creative and organised chef who is passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals. With a strong focus on nutrition, hydration, and specialist diets, the successful candidate will help provide residents with a premium dining experience every day.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a

Head Chef (experience within a nursing home, care home, or healthcare setting highly desirable).

Strong knowledge of

nutrition, hydration, food textures, and specialist diets.

A recognised

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 or above preferred).

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Ability to work flexibly and adapt menus to meet individual needs.

Genuine passion for creating delicious, nourishing meals that enhance wellbeing.

Benefits & Why Join

Competitive salary of up to £34,320 per year.

40 hours per week, with paid breaks.

Comprehensive induction and training programme.

Paid DBS check and provided uniform.

Access to a benefits portal with retail and lifestyle discounts.

Company pension scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, well-balanced meals tailored to residents’ needs.

Plan, prepare, and cook menus with consideration for dietary requirements, food textures, allergies, and cultural preferences.

Ensure all meals are prepared to the highest standards of flavour, nutrition, and presentation.

Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with regulations.

Manage stock levels, budgets, and suppliers effectively.

Support and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.