Head Chef

Agincare Weymouth; Dursley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings off

Alternate weekends off

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training

QCF Level 5 training

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth in Gloucestershire is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Henlow Court. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs, and help create enjoyable dining experiences with themed events.

Work is 40 hours per week, with shift 8am–6pm and alternate weekends. The role emphasizes hygiene, food quality, and care-driven dining, making a positive daily impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen; care home setting preferred.
• Head chef experience desirable.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Head chef experience

Kitchen experience

Care home experience

Dietary knowledge

Job description

Love cooking and making people smile?Join Henlow Court as a Head Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents' days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

What's on the menu for you£14.60 per hour

• Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Blue Light discounts & company pension
• On-demand pay

What we're looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting
• Experience as a head chef is desirable
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• This position is working 40 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• The role may involve working some bank holidays
• The shift pattern will be 8am-6pm
• The proposed shifts will be the following: (please note this is subject to change)
• Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

About the role

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Where you'll be working

Care home: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare

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.