Head Cook & Kitchen Lead - Care Homes

Beaumont Care Homes Limited; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Care Homes Limited is seeking a Flexibank Cook Manager to lead culinary operations across 29 homes, preparing high-quality meals and accommodating dietary needs. You will manage a kitchen team, plan four-week menus, control budgets and maintain food safety standards in line with company policies.

The role requires strong leadership, nutritional awareness for elderly residents, and ability to adapt to varied dietary requirements while maintaining excellent dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Nutrition science for the elderly or equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook
• Chef Qualification
• IDDSI knowledge
• Experience with modified diets
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Hazard Reporting Protocols
• HACCP Documentation
• RIDDOR Awareness
• Food Storage
• Basic First Aid

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first-class catering service to the residents within our Care Home.
• Understand the individual nutritional needs and choices of residents at all times.
• Follow menus in consultation with the Home Manager, residents, families and catering committees.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring dietary requirements and personal choices are catered for.
• Plan and deliver four weekly menus with authorised substitutions and allergen updates.
• Be responsible for the catering budget and work within it.
• Engage with residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues to continually improve quality of life and service.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management (Kitchen)

Stock Management

Planning and Preparing Menus

Compiling and placing orders

Special dietary requirements

Time management

Budget Management

Equipment Management

Food & Kitchen Presentation

Continuous Personal Development

Good interpersonal skills

Coordination / multitasking

Education

Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent

Chef Qualification

IDDSI knowledge

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Beaumont Care Homes Limited is seeking a Flexibank Cook Manager to lead culinary operations across 29 homes, preparing high-quality meals and accommodating dietary needs. You will manage a kitchen team, plan four-week menus, control budgets and maintain food safety standards in line with company policies.

The role requires strong leadership, nutritional awareness for elderly residents, and ability to adapt to varied dietary requirements while maintaining excellent dining experiences.