Head Chef

Mansell Consulting Group Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in the UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals without split shifts. You will have the creative freedom to design nutritious, well-balanced menus and lead your own kitchen team. This rewarding role offers a focus on culinary excellence and innovation, providing a fulfilling dining experience for residents. If you are passionate about cooking and can bring creativity to care home dining, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

4 days per week

No split shifts or long hours

Creative freedom and menu autonomy

Leadership of your own kitchen and team

A rewarding role making a genuine difference

Qualifications

• Ability to create nutritious and well-balanced menus.
• Experience in delivering high-quality food in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hotel- and restaurant-standard food without split shifts.
• Create innovative and beautifully presented dishes.
• Lead and develop kitchen team.

Job description

Head Chef - Care Home (4 Days per Week)

As a Head Chef with our client, you'll have the opportunity to deliver hotel- and restaurant-standard food—without split shifts or long hours. This is a role where creativity, quality, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

You will have full autonomy to create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, while taking full ownership of your kitchen and the ongoing development of your team. Innovation is encouraged, and presentation is just as important as taste and nutritional value.

This large care home is seeking a motivated and dedicated chef who can consistently deliver beautifully presented dishes that residents truly enjoy—meals that are high in nutrition, flavour, and visual appeal.

What's on offer:

• 4 days per week
• No split shifts or long hours
• Creative freedom and menu autonomy
• Leadership of your own kitchen and team
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference

Interested?
If you're a passionate chef ready to bring innovation and excellence into care home dining, apply today.