Head Chef

Head Chef - Care Homes

£17.51 per hour | Monday to Sunday | hours between 0730 - 15:00

We are currently recruiting experienced Head Chefs to lead catering teams across care homes in Durham, Middlesbrough, and Barnard Castle.

This is a rewarding opportunity to take full ownership of a kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent daytime hours.

The Role

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operation and delivering fresh, balanced, and tailored meals within a care home setting. You will play a key role in ensuring residents receive enjoyable, nutritious dining experiences every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations
• Plan, prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
• Manage stock control, ordering, and cost efficiency
• Lead, supervise and develop kitchen staff
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety regulations

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up
• Background in care homes, healthcare, or similar environments is desirable
• Strong understanding of special dietary requirements (e.g. soft diets, allergens)
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and resident-focused service
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Level 2 Food Safety (or willingness to obtain)

If you are interested, please apply and one of our team will be in touch

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