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 Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.