At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen to create delicious, nutritious meals for our residents.
- Company: Stanely Park Care Home, a top-rated care provider in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: £15.42 per hour, 5.6 weeks annual leave, and no late shifts.
- Other info: Join a family-owned company that values trust, respect, and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for quality food.
The predicted salary is between 15.42 - 15.42 £ per hour.
Stanely Park Care Home, located in Paisley's Balgonie area, is a warm and welcoming 40-bed home, recently refurbished to offer a modern, comfortable environment. We provide high-quality residential and respite care in a homely setting where residents feel safe, supported, and valued. Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and proudly holding a 9.7 score on carehome.co.uk, Stanely Park is committed to delivering care you can trust.
As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are central to daily life. This is a role where your leadership and standards will shape the entire dining experience, creating meals that residents look forward to every day. You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance. Working with fresh ingredients, you will ensure meals are tailored to individual dietary needs while maintaining consistently high standards of presentation, nutrition and food safety. With a strong focus on efficiency and cost control, you will manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively, minimising waste while ensuring quality is never compromised. Leading and developing your team, you will build a well-organised, motivated and high-performing kitchen. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strong leadership, quality food and a better work-life balance.
What We Are Looking For:
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Proven experience leading or managing a kitchen
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety
- A proactive, reliable and quality-focused approach
Stanely Park Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Head Chef in Paisley employer: Stanley Park Care Home
Stanely Park Care Home is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. With a focus on work-life balance, the Head Chef role provides consistent hours and generous annual leave, alongside opportunities for professional development within a family-owned organisation that values trust, respect, and inclusivity. Join us in creating a positive dining experience for our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in care.
