Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Haslemere seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen operations. This role offers the chance to create nutritious meals, manage a dedicated kitchen team, and support residents' wellbeing in a structured environment without evening shifts.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday, leisure and high street discounts

Long service awards

Employee recognition programme

Fully supported induction into healthcare catering

Chef Academy opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Confident in delivering nutritious meals.
• Empathetic with a positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs.
• Leading a small kitchen team with focus on high standards.
• Managing kitchen operations and stock control.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

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Head Chef – Care Home

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Haslemere, Surrey

Salary: £34,500 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (7:30am – 5:30pm, 4–5 days per week, alternate weekends required)

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Lead with Passion – Make a Real Impact as Head Chef in a Care Home Setting

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected care provider, supporting their residential and dementia care home based in Haslemere. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to join their team and lead the kitchen with creativity, care, and confidence.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys delivering quality food in a calm, structured environment – with straight shifts, no evening work, and the chance to truly make a difference to residents' wellbeing.

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What’s In It for You?

* Blue Light Discount Card
* Holiday, leisure and high street discounts
* Long service awards
* Employee recognition programme
* Fully supported induction into healthcare catering
* Opportunities to mentor and support junior team members through an internal Chef Academy
* A collaborative and inclusive team environment

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What You'll Be Doing:

* Preparing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs
* Leading a small, dedicated kitchen team with a focus on high standards and consistency
* Creating seasonal menus using quality ingredients
* Ensuring all food hygiene and safety procedures are followed
* Managing kitchen operations, stock control, and budgets

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What We're Looking For:

A passionate and skilled chef with experience in leading a kitchen team. You should be confident in delivering varied, nutritious meals and comfortable mentoring junior staff. Experience within a care setting is an advantage, but not essential – full training will be provided.

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If you're an empathetic, respectful professional with a positive mindset and a desire to grow, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply Now to find out more about this Head Chef opportunity in Haslemere.

Consultant: Katie Harding

Job Reference: 933238 | INDCATERERING
Job Role: Head Chef

Location: Haslemere, Surrey

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.