Head Chef
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Wilmslow
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Culinary
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Food Hygiene
Catering
Menu Planning
Hygiene Standards
Stock Management
Food Preparation
FULL DESCRIPTION
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for designing the menu for the home in line with the dietary needs and preferences of the residents. You, and your team, will also be responsible for compliance with Environmental Health Agency standards and ensure that food is prepared to the highest possible standards.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is fresh and within budget
- Discuss menus with the assistant cook and the Home Manager to ensure a balanced diet is maintained
- Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies
- Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference
- Ensure that all machines are used correctly, cleaned and stored. Any faults or damage is to be reported immediately
- Ensuring the correct storage and rotation of stocks
Essential Skills
- Previous catering experience within a care home or commercial setting is preferred
- Food Hygiene Certified Level 2 as a minimum
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
- Maintaining cleaning schedules for the kitchen, equipment and associated areas
Benefits
- Free uniform
- £150 referral bonus
- Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
- Company contribution to pension
- Free training with career progression opportunities
- Both Full and Part-Time roles available
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