Head Chef

Agincare; Amersham; On-site; GBP 14,040 - 17,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.50 per hour

Refer a friend scheme

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare in Amersham is seeking a chef/cook to deliver high-quality food and care. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow while managing menus and dietary needs.

Applicants should have catering experience and be available to work 40 hours per week, including weekends. Join Agincare, a family-run business committed to providing care since 1986, and enjoy benefits like £15.50 per hour, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of right to work.
• Background in running a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning.
• Understanding dietary needs.
• Kitchen management.

Skills

Catering experience

Understanding dietary needs

Kitchen management

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a chef/cook with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.

Location: The Croft, The Pennington’s, Chestnut Lane, Amersham, HP6 6EJ Care Home in Buckinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning.
• Understanding dietary needs.
• Kitchen management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months of right to work.
• A background within kitchens and an understanding of how to run a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Benefits

• £15.50 per hour.
• Refer a friend scheme earning up to £1000.
• Outstanding career development.
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5.
• Blue Light discount package.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-demand pay.

About Agincare

Agincare is a family‑run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers and is continually growing. They operate over 100 locations across England, including care homes, nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live‑in care offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently and offers guaranteed interviews to care leavers, as well as informal conversations about career opportunities. All care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Agincare values equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.