Head Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Head Chef for Henlow Court in Gloucestershire. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, planning menus, and delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure hygiene, and create themed events to brighten residents' days.

The position is 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends and shifts from 8am to 6pm. The role includes benefits such as pension, on-demand pay, and funded training up to QCF Level 5.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• Head chef experience is desirable.
• IDDSI knowledge or complex dietary needs is optional.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Care home experience

Head chef

Job description

Package 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.

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