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Posted 07 August, 2026

Head Chef - Bank

Crooton Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Head Chef- Care Home

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Hours: Bank hours

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Salary: £17.92 per hour

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Location: Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ

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Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? Are you keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards?

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As a Head Chef within our client's care home, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.

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Your Experience and Qualifications

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  • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
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  • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
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  • Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
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  • Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
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  • The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
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  • Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
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  • Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
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  • Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
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  • Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)
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Your Role and Responsibilities

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  • Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required
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  • Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality
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  • Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards
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  • Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
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  • Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas
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  • Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
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  • Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
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  • Ongoing recruitment and retention
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  • Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house
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Interested?

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Click to Apply

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