Deputy chef

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

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?

Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!

We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, it’s about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Rose Court Care Home, you’ll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

What’s on the menu for you:

• £14.60 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• No evening shifts and every other weekend off
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• 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

About the role:

Whether it’s crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, you’ll be making a real difference every day .

Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, you’ll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times .

If you’re passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, we’d love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations .We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants . All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences . Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.