Head Chef

NHS; Daventry; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Daventry is looking for a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, and cater for special events. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £32,500 along with a great work-life balance and opportunities for career growth. Join a dedicated team in a calm environment where creativity in cooking is encouraged.

Benefits

Annual salary of £32,500

33 days annual leave

Free meals and parking

Career development and training

Life Assurance

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook meals to high standards.
• Cater for special events and occasions.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Budget control

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking

GCSE or equivalent English

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Job summary

This Head Chef role at Badby Park, part of Elysium Healthcare, offers you the opportunity to unleash your creativity and culinary skills in a calm and pleasurable working environment. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, and catering for special events and occasions. The role provides a great work-life balance with competitive benefits, including an annual salary of £32,500.

Main duties of the job

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation, preparing and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, serving service users, staff and visitors, and catering for conferences and banquets. You will also assist the Head Chef in researching and creating new menus, ensuring meals are of high quality and complement healthy eating guidelines. Additionally, you will be required to adhere to the 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and food hygiene regulations, as well as take full shift responsibility for the catering operation.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for career growth and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Details Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1335807717

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Daventry

NN11 4NH

Job description Job responsibilities

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, joinBadby Parkas a Chef working alongside a dedicated team.

Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.

Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Head Chef you will be:

• Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation
• Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
• Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• To be 18 years or older
• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Where you will be working:

Location:Badby Road West,Daventry,Northamptonshire,NN11 4NH

You will be workingalongside the clinical teamsat Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, whereyou will deliver person-centred care where each individual is at the heart of everythingyou do.

This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service which boasts extensive facilities that cater for specific needs of the residents that isset in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.

Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities and a tranquil setting. Good road links makes it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £32,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description Job responsibilities

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, joinBadby Parkas a Chef working alongside a dedicated team.

Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.

Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Head Chef you will be:

• Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation
• Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
• Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• To be 18 years or older
• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Where you will be working:

Location:Badby Road West,Daventry,Northamptonshire,NN11 4NH

You will be workingalongside the clinical teamsat Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, whereyou will deliver person-centred care where each individual is at the heart of everythingyou do.

This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service which boasts extensive facilities that cater for specific needs of the residents that isset in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.

Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities and a tranquil setting. Good road links makes it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £32,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To be successful in this role, you'll need to be 18 years or older, have GCSE or equivalent English, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking, Basic Food Hygiene (essential), and Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable). Previous experience in a similar environment and delivering a service on mass, as well as menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience, are also required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To be successful in this role, you'll need to be 18 years or older, have GCSE or equivalent English, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking, Basic Food Hygiene (essential), and Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable). Previous experience in a similar environment and delivering a service on mass, as well as menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience, are also required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Daventry

NN11 4NH

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Daventry

NN11 4NH

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)