Head Chef

Overview Posted On 06 May 2026 Head Chef Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of elderly individuals? At Ashberry, we are seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef to join our already established team. Competitive The Home Meadowview Care Home is located in the leafy residential area of Penketh in Warrington. As the name suggests, it overlooks a meadow, which is currently home to horses. Our home focuses on delivering exceptional standards of personalised care and ensuring residents and their families feel supported and respected. About Ashberry Healthcare We are a privately owned and operated care home group with nine homes across England and Wales, providing residential and nursing services. We prioritise the well-being of residents and their families above all else. We are proud of our core values- loyalty, integrity and compassion, which guide every facet of our operations, deeply ingrained in the fabric of each of our homes. The Role Food is an important aspect of our care, and we focus on serving freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced, classic, and comforting meals, to suit each resident’s individual tastes and preferences. We are looking to recruit a Head Chef to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for creating the menus for our residents, supervising the kitchen team and ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of hygiene. Duties And Responsibilities Include Creation of nutritional-balanced weekly menus with flexible approach to menu alterations Ability to provide any special dietary requirements including pureed & modified meals Food is cooked and served at correct temperature Efficient and hygienic preparation of food by all kitchen staff Daily and weekly cleaning of kitchen is carried out All equipment is well-maintained and kept clean Ensuring food stocks and stores are well maintained, HACCP compliance is maintained Lead a small but dedicated team, compiling their weekly rotas Record and action any incidents or accidents Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge Be financially astute with good understanding of food costs Be innovative, creative and driven by excellence Stay up to date with current food trends Qualifications Substantial experience in Advanced Health & Hygiene. Previous Experience Of Working In a Care Home Preferred. Strong understanding of dietary needs and nutrition for older adults. Job Type Full-Time | On-site 30 hours To Apply Please send your CV to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line as: "Meadowview Head Chef" Meadowview Care Home Meadowview Care Home, Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PN Meadowview Care Home is in the leafy residential area of Penketh in Warrington. As the name suggests, it overlooks a meadow and is also surrounded by beautiful gardens Find out more #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashberry Healthcare Limited