Care Home Chef — Creative Dining & Resident Joy

Agincare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

No evening shifts and every other week

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Blue Light discount package & company

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a passionate chef for Rose Court Care Home to deliver comforting, high-quality meals while meeting residents' dietary needs.

Join a supportive kitchen team, design daily menus, maintain hygiene and presentation, and create themed dining experiences that bring the home to life.

This role is 36 hours a week, with alternate weekends, paying £14.60 per hour; benefits include funded training to QCF Level 5, pension, and flexible pay options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements.
• Must be flexible to work 36 hours per week including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Create daily menus meeting individual dietary needs.
• Support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Craft themed dining experiences that bring the home to life.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

IDDSI knowledge

Kitchen operations understanding

Flexibility

Job description

Agincare is seeking a passionate chef for Rose Court Care Home to deliver comforting, high-quality meals while meeting residents' dietary needs.

Join a supportive kitchen team, design daily menus, maintain hygiene and presentation, and create themed dining experiences that bring the home to life.

This role is 36 hours a week, with alternate weekends, paying £14.60 per hour; benefits include funded training to QCF Level 5, pension, and flexible pay options.