Blackburn
Head Chef Blackburn Care Home 4 Day Week We are recruiting a Head Chef to join a well-respected care home in Blackburn, offering a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking for excellent work-life balance within a rewarding and people-focused environment. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you. This welcoming and professionally run care home prides itself on creating a warm, comfortable, and homely atmosphere for residents, with food playing a hugely important part in daily life and wellbeing. The kitchen focuses on preparing fresh, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that are both comforting and enjoyable, catering for a variety of dietary requirements while maintaining consistently high standards. Benefits: 4 day working week 40 hour contract Finish by 6pm Excellent work-life balance Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents daily lives Competitive salary As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served to a consistently high standard while maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety practices. This role would suit an experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef, or strong Cook looking for a more balanced lifestyle away from late nights and split shifts, while still working within a professional kitchen environment. Duties: Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents Cater for dietary requirements and nutritional needs Manage kitchen organisation, stock control, and ordering Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards Lead and support the kitchen team Ensure meals are delivered on time and to a high standard Create a welcoming and positive dining experience for residents This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and organised Head Chef looking to join a supportive team within a rewarding environment. Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you. TPBN1_UKCT