Head Chef Catering and Hospitality
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- Woodlands Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: Up to £17.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 40 Woodlands Care Home, a luxurious and modern service for the elderly, is seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.
As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for delivering nutritious, beautifully prepared meals that cater to the diverse dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and experienced culinary professional who can not only manage a well-run kitchen, but also design bespoke menus for fine dining experiences, seasonal events, and special occasions.
You will be leading a small, committed team consisting of one Chef and two Kitchen Porters.
In addition, you’ll act as a point of contact and source of guidance for other chefs across the Grampian region, helping to maintain consistency and culinary excellence across our group.
Contract Details Up to £17 per hour Contracted to 40-hours per week Shift time is 7am – 6pm, 4-days per week Pension Onsite parking Paid PVG Uniform provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract) What You’ll Do Lead on the preparation, cooking, and serving of hot and cold meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
Work with Head of Food and Home Manager to create nutritious, cost-effective menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of hygiene, efficiency, and teamwork.
Deliver basic food hygiene training to care staff and stay up to date with culinary and food safety standards.
Manage stock rotation, ordering, and inventory; maintain accurate food safety records, including temperature checks.
Prepare kitchen rotas and support recruitment, helping to build and maintain a capable team.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations in all kitchen and dining areas.
Oversee cleaning and equipment storage, maintaining a spotless, well-organised kitchen.
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Proven ability to manage and inspire a kitchen team.
Woodlands Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK.
We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents.
If you’re ready to take the lead in a kitchen where your culinary skills and leadership will make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team.