Head Chef - Benfleet Care Home

Head Chef - Make a Real Difference in Elder Care Are you a passionate, experienced chef who loves creating nutritious, delicious meals? Join our care home team and lead our kitchen in delivering high-quality, comforting food that brightens the lives of our residents every day.
About the Role
As our Head Chef, you'll play a pivotal role in planning and preparing menus that cater to the nutritional needs, preferences, and special dietary requirements of our elderly residents. You'll lead a small, dedicated kitchen team, ensuring every meal is prepared safely, hygienically, and to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook wholesome, balanced meals for residents, including those with specific dietary needs (soft or texture-modified diets)
• Lead, train, and inspire your kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, safety, and health regulations
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and budgeting to minimise waste while maintaining quality
• Collaborate with care staff to meet residents' individual dietary requirements and preferences
• Organise themed meals and special events to enhance resident wellbeing and engagement

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, ideally with experience in care, healthcare, or hospitality
• Knowledge of nutrition for older adults and dietary adaptations (desirable but not essential - training can be provided)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Passionate about delivering excellent food while improving the lives of residents
• Highly organised, creative, and flexible

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in residents' lives every day
• Work in a supportive, friendly, and close-knit team
• Enjoy opportunities for career development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you're ready to lead a kitchen where care, creativity, and nutrition come together, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us make every mealtime special.