Head Chef

at  Sandstone Care Group

Priesty Fields Care Home
Salary: £14.50per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shifts: 7:30am - 5:30pm
At Priesty Fields Care Home, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential and nursing care in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Located in the historic market town of Congleton, our home seamlessly blends modern design with state-of-the-art care technology, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of support and comfort.
We focus on delivering compassionate, person-centered care that respects each individual’s unique needs and preferences. Our mission is to empower residents to live as independently as possible, while offering tailored care that promotes their well-being and quality of life.
Role Responsibilities: As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring a high-quality dining experience tailored to the unique needs of our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading food production, menu planning, staff management, and kitchen supplies.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
Crafting inclusive and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary needs.
Inspiring and mentoring junior kitchen staff to maintain our reputation for culinary excellence.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an experienced chef who understands the critical role that mealtimes play in the well-being of our residents. Ideal candidates will:
Be highly communicative, hardworking, and possess strong leadership skills.
Have significant experience in managing kitchens and delivering outstanding meals.
Demonstrate expertise in menu planning, budget management, and nutrition.
Hold relevant qualifications such as the City & Guilds Diploma in Professional Cookery (Levels 1 & 2) and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Have knowledge of EHO regulations and experience with IDDSI diets, texture-modified food, and dysphagia management (highly desirable)

• Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’