Head Chef – Craft Nutritious, Delicious Menus (No Split Shifts) Location: Residential Care Setting Hours: 40 hours per week | 7:00am – 5:00pm | Alternate weekends off Salary: Up to £33,300 DOE Overview MCG Recruitment are delighted to be supporting one of our valued care home clients in the search for an experienced and passionate Head Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen in a high-quality residential care environment, delivering restaurant-standard meals without the pressure of split shifts or long hours. You’ll enjoy genuine creative freedom, crafting nutritious, balanced menus that reflect residents’ preferences and individual dietary needs — ensuring every meal supports health, comfort, and enjoyment. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver high-quality, nutritious menus tailored to residents’ dietary requirements and care plans Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and food costings Ensure all staff are trained in dish specifications and food safety procedures Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards (including HACCP) Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control to maximise resident satisfaction Work closely with management to continuously improve the dining experience About You Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef (care, hos...