Resident-Centric Head Chef for Care Home Kitchens

Aurem Care; Brimington CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hours per week

Free DBS check

On-site parking

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Wagestream access

Employee assistance

Hippo training platform

Apprenticeship programs

Annual salary review

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a UK care home. You will coordinate all kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to high standards, delivered on time, and tailored to residents’ needs.

The role requires managing menus, hygiene, safety, staffing, and budgets while ensuring HACCP compliance. You will work closely with residents and nursing staff to meet dietary requirements and provide nutritious, varied meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a similar environment.
• Experience managing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Ability to cater for a variety of dietary requirements and specialist diets.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all kitchen operations to meet standards and deadlines.
• Oversee menus, hygiene, health and safety, staffing, cleaning and waste management.
• Recruit, supervise and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage consumables and food ordering.
• Maintain HACCP documentation and conduct monthly audits.
• Create nutritious menus within budgets.
• Consult residents on dietary needs and preferences.
• Prepare specialist diets as directed by nursing staff.
• Plan and cost menus for events.
• Produce staff rotas and manage budgets.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Resident wellbeing

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a UK care home. You will coordinate all kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to high standards, delivered on time, and tailored to residents’ needs.

The role requires managing menus, hygiene, safety, staffing, and budgets while ensuring HACCP compliance. You will work closely with residents and nursing staff to meet dietary requirements and provide nutritious, varied meals.