Head Cook
CV-LibrarySelly Oak, City and Borough of BirminghampermanentPosted: 7 August 2026
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South Birmingham
£14.00 per hour
34–36 hours per week | Days | Permanent
We are looking to speak with experienced Head Cooks / Care Home Chefs regarding an upcoming permanent opportunity within an established 40+ bed nursing home in South Birmingham.
This would suit someone with strong experience working within a care home, nursing home or similar healthcare environment who understands the additional nutritional requirements involved in catering for older adults.
The role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-presented meals that meet their individual dietary and clinical needs.
The role will include:
* Preparing and overseeing high-quality meals for residents
* Planning varied and nutritionally balanced menus
* Catering for individual dietary requirements and allergies
* Preparing texture-modified diets
* Understanding and working in line with the IDDSI framework
* Food fortification for residents requiring increased nutritional support
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
* Managing stock, ordering and food rotation
* Supporting and overseeing other kitchen staff
* Maintaining accurate food safety and dietary records
* Working closely with care and nursing teams regarding residents’ nutritional needs
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
* Previous experience as a Head Cook, Cook or Chef within a care home or nursing home
* Good knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets
* Experience with food fortification
* A strong understanding of nutrition for older adults
* Good food hygiene knowledge and relevant certification
* The confidence to organise and lead a busy care-home kitchen
* A reliable and resident-focused approach
Hours: 34–36 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Pay: £14.00 per hour
If you have experience catering within a care or nursing environment and would be interested in hearing more about this upcoming opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV
South Birmingham
£14.00 per hour
34–36 hours per week | Days | Permanent
We are looking to speak with experienced Head Cooks / Care Home Chefs regarding an upcoming permanent opportunity within an established 40+ bed nursing home in South Birmingham.
This would suit someone with strong experience working within a care home, nursing home or similar healthcare environment who understands the additional nutritional requirements involved in catering for older adults.
The role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-presented meals that meet their individual dietary and clinical needs.
The role will include:
* Preparing and overseeing high-quality meals for residents
* Planning varied and nutritionally balanced menus
* Catering for individual dietary requirements and allergies
* Preparing texture-modified diets
* Understanding and working in line with the IDDSI framework
* Food fortification for residents requiring increased nutritional support
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
* Managing stock, ordering and food rotation
* Supporting and overseeing other kitchen staff
* Maintaining accurate food safety and dietary records
* Working closely with care and nursing teams regarding residents’ nutritional needs
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
* Previous experience as a Head Cook, Cook or Chef within a care home or nursing home
* Good knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets
* Experience with food fortification
* A strong understanding of nutrition for older adults
* Good food hygiene knowledge and relevant certification
* The confidence to organise and lead a busy care-home kitchen
* A reliable and resident-focused approach
Hours: 34–36 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Pay: £14.00 per hour
If you have experience catering within a care or nursing environment and would be interested in hearing more about this upcoming opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV