Chef Manager - Nettleham, Lincolnshire (LN2)

Job Title: Chef Manager

Location: Nettleham, Lincolnshire (LN2)

Salary: £35,360 per annum (£17.00/hr)

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are recruiting a proactive Chef Manager to take full operational ownership of the catering service within a residential care home in the LN2 area. This role is ideal for an experienced kitchen manager who takes pride in producing fresh, home-cooked food for residents while running an organized, compliant kitchen.

• Design daily menus that are both appetizing and aligned with residents' nutritional needs.

• Lead and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative working environment.

• Control kitchen budgets, stock levels, waste management, and ordering.

• Enforce all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and regulatory standards.

• Essential: Direct management/head chef experience within a care home or healthcare environment.

• Food Hygiene Level 3 (preferred) or Level 2 certification.

• Comprehensive understanding of care sector food guidelines, texture-modified foods, and allergen safety.

• Strong communication and team management abilities.