Head chef

Agincare Weymouth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light discount

Company pension

On demand pay

Training up to QCF level 5

No evening shifts / alternate weekends

Career development

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a chef for Rose Court Care Home in London to craft meals, meet dietary needs and deliver comforting dining experiences. You’ll be part of a team that brings joy to residents while maintaining top standards of hygiene and presentation.

The role is 36 hours per week with alternate weekends off, offering £14.60 per hour and fully funded training up to QCF level 5, plus Blue Light discount and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a professional kitchen and understanding of kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of IDDSI framework or experience supporting dietary requirements.
• Flexible to work 36 hours per week including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious meals meeting individual dietary needs.
• Create themed dining experiences to bring the home to life.
• Support daily menus and ensure high standards of quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Help with kitchen organisation and smooth running of operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Dietary requirements

IDDSI knowledge

Right to work 12 months

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
• Outstanding career development
• 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.

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: Rose Court Care Home in Rotherhithe, London | AgincareCare Quality Commission rating - Rose Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission

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.

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers