Senior Chef – Lead Daytime Kitchen in Care Home

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Bonus

28 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Discounted homemade meals on shift

24/7 online GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,

Access to over 1,600 retail, leisure &

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Job summary

Llys Hafren Residential Care Home in Welshpool is hiring a Senior Chef to lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are nutritious, freshly prepared and attractively presented for residents.

You'll plan menus, cater for individual dietary needs, supervise the catering team, manage stock and budgets, and support Environmental Health inspections. The role is 36 hours per week, with shifts 7.30am–5pm on a 4-week rota including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and supervising staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents.
• Plan varied menus accommodating dietary requirements and cultural preferences.
• Lead and motivate the catering team, manage stock, and control budgets.
• Ensure HACCP, COSHH and Environmental Health compliance and maintain hygiene standards.
• Support inspections and create a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Organisation

Time management

Food hygiene

People skills

Job description

Llys Hafren Residential Care Home in Welshpool is hiring a Senior Chef to lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are nutritious, freshly prepared and attractively presented for residents.

You'll plan menus, cater for individual dietary needs, supervise the catering team, manage stock and budgets, and support Environmental Health inspections. The role is 36 hours per week, with shifts 7.30am–5pm on a 4-week rota including some weekends.