Head Chef - Bank


Company:	EQ Care Group
Salary:	£14.42 per hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wigan, WN2 5TE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Role overview

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- Overall responsibility for the catering services within the Home

- Responsibility for the training, supervision, appraisal and performance management of the catering team

- Ensure that the rota is completed in a timely manner and the correct level of team members are on shift at any time

- Attend meetings and training sessions both on and off site

- Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to

- To have a comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety issues, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection.

- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and hygiene standards are achieved and maintained and is fit for EHO inspection at all times

- Attend the home when inspections are being carried out (not withstanding book time off)

- Ensure that all food safety and hygiene paperwork is completed as specified in Food Safety Manual and filed.

- Ensure that any requirements from internal and external audits are actioned within the agreed timescales

- To identify and report any malfunction or damage to equipment, in accordance with the company’s maintenance reporting procedure.

- Promote choice and dignity to the residents of the Home in regards to the services provided

- Ensure that the nutritional content of the meals provided cater for the dietary needs of all residents

- Responsible for ensuring that the kitchen team deliver an exceptional service to the people who live & work in the home, guests, family members and other visitors

- Liaise with residents to ensure they are happy with the food and beverages being provided within the home – including attending resident dining experience committees

- To monitor and maintain effective stock control and rotation both in the kitchen and within the Units Kitchenettes including the control of crockery, cutlery and glassware.

- To work as part of the leadership team of the home and to continue to support the leadership culture within the home – of transparency, learning & improvement

- To conduct one- self professionally, in accordance with the organisations’ Code of Conduct, through behaviour, communication skills, appearance and standards of personal hygiene.

- To observe for, report immediately and assist in resolving, any signs of abuse, in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

- To actively promote an inclusive, equality based, non –discriminatory approach to all that we offer and all that we do

- Ensure the kitchen team are clear about resident needs including allergies, special diets and how to ensure we offer what is needed at all times for each individual

- Set up, lead and attend ‘home cooking’ classes for residents within the home

- Utilise the organisations ordering technology and any other systems required

- Meet with every new move in to the home and ensure nutrition care plan entails the

- Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Home Manager or Unit Managers

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