Head Chef - Care Home | Balanced Hours & Fresh Menus

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home group is seeking a passionate Chef to lead their kitchen team in creating high-quality, nutritious meals. The role offers a great work-life balance with no split shifts, focusing on team development and delivering exceptional hospitality to residents. Candidates should have experience in leading a team and working with fresh seasonal food, along with required qualifications in culinary arts. Opportunities for professional development via workshops and training are available.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to health specialists

Counselling and legal services

Monthly staff lottery

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• A warm and personable approach to resident wellbeing.
• Experience in leading and motivating a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a kitchen team.
• Develop and tailor menus to resident dietary needs.
• Ensure high standards in meal preparation and presentation.

Skills

Personable approach

Team leadership

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Menu creation

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A reputable care home group is seeking a passionate Chef to lead their kitchen team in creating high-quality, nutritious meals. The role offers a great work-life balance with no split shifts, focusing on team development and delivering exceptional hospitality to residents. Candidates should have experience in leading a team and working with fresh seasonal food, along with required qualifications in culinary arts. Opportunities for professional development via workshops and training are available.