Head Chef

Amicacare; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Early access wage

Long Service Awards

£200 Refer a Friend bonus

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Amica Care is seeking a Head Chef for Exmouth House in Exmouth. You will lead the kitchen, design nutritious menus and ensure high food safety standards, delivering meals that residents look forward to daily.

You’ll be an experienced chef with a track record of leading kitchen teams, strong hygiene knowledge and a passion for quality food and customer service. This role offers regular hours, no late evenings, and the chance to make a difference in residents’ lives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Relevant catering qualifications.
• A passion for quality food and customer service.
• A caring, people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team and manage kitchen operations.
• Design nutritious and delicious menus for residents.
• Maintain excellent food safety standards.
• Deliver meals residents look forward to every day.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

People-focused

Quality service

Culinary passion

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

Head Chef

Exmouth House, Exmouth
Very Competitive Salary | 37 hours per week | Permanent

Love cooking, but done with late nights, split shifts and hospitality burnout?

Join Amica Care and lead the kitchen in our care home, Exmouth House.

This is a rare opportunity to run your own kitchen, build your own team and create exceptional dining experiences for residents, all while enjoying the work-life balance that many chefs dream of.

Why make the move?

• No late evenings
• Permanent, secure employment
• Regular hours every week
• Alternate weekends
• Lead and develop your own team
• Build meaningful relationships with residents
• Make a genuine difference every day

Unlike restaurants and hotels, you'll be cooking for people in their own home. You'll get to know the residents, understand their favourite meals, celebrate special occasions and see first-hand the impact great food has on their wellbeing and happiness.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead the catering team, design nutritious and delicious menus, maintain excellent food safety standards and deliver meals that residents look forward to every day.

About You

You’ll be an experienced chef with:

• Experience leading a kitchen team
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge
• Relevant catering qualifications
• A passion for quality food and customer service
• A caring, people-focused approach

Care sector experience is welcome but not essential.

Why Amica Care?

As a values-led charity, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Early access wage scheme
• Long Service Awards
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus
• Supportive and friendly team culture

Lead a kitchen. Enjoy a better work-life balance. Make every meal matter.

Closing date: 8 October 2026

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please. We will be in touch if we require your support.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.