Head Chef (Care Home)

Head Chef – Luxury Care Home Setting

40 hours per week (including alternate weekends)

Salary: £33,000

Our client, a beautifully designed and purpose-built care home, is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join their team. Known for delivering a luxury standard of care to older adults, the service places a strong emphasis on fresh, nutritious meals that bring comfort, joy, and wellbeing to residents each day.

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, from menu planning and food preparation to mentoring junior kitchen staff. Working in a beautifully designed and fully equipped kitchen, the successful candidate will deliver a varied menu that caters to individual dietary needs while ensuring a consistently high standard of presentation, taste, and nutrition.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef who wants to take pride in their craft, lead a dedicated kitchen team, and be part of a supportive, values-driven environment where food truly matters.

What We’re Looking For?

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or Senior Chef role, ideally within a care or healthcare setting

• A strong understanding of nutritional needs, particularly in older adults

• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills

• Relevant food hygiene qualifications (Level 3 or above preferred)

• Passion for creating high-quality, home-style meals that support health and wellbeing

• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety

Why Work for This Service?

This care home isn’t just a workplace—it’s a community. The team is committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and rewarding environment where staff can thrive.

Benefits include:

• Blue Light Card – discounts on high street brands and services

• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment

• Staff recognition programme – your work won’t go unnoticed

• Company pension scheme

• Access to wellbeing support and resources

• Internal training and development opportunities

• Work in a modern, purpose-built care home with top-class facilities and a truly luxury service feel

Key Responsibilities

• Create and prepare fresh, nutritious, and well-balanced meals tailored to the needs of older adults

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and professionalism

• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen budget management

• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with the care team to understand and accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences

• Promote a positive dining experience and warm, welcoming mealtimes for all residents

Reference: WILL125975/MW

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