Head Chef

Agincare; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part 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

Evenings off & alternate weekends

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Head Chef for Rodley House in the UK. The role is 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with main shifts 9am–3pm. The package includes evenings off, a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, and a company pension.

Right to work in the UK for 12 months is required, with experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in care homes. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen (preferably in a care home).
• Experience as a head chef is desirable.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is 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

Professional kitchen experience

Head chef experience desirable

IDDSI knowledge / dietary needs

Job description

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile? Join Rodley House 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.

• 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

• 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 24 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• The main shift pattern will be 9am to 3pm, however flexibility is desirable for this 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.

Main duties of the job

Join Rodley House as a Head Chef where you can utilize your creativity to prepare delicious and comforting meals that will brighten the days of our residents. Youll have evenings off alongside every other weekend. The role also offers a refer-a-friend bonus, funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, a company pension, and on-demand pay. We are looking for applicants with at least 12 months of the right to work in the UK and experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting. Experience as a head chef and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable. The job involves working 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with the main shift being 9 am to 3 pm. Flexibility is important as well.

About us

Agincare has been providing support to communities across the UK for 40 years and is recognized as one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. With more than 5,500 team members across the nation, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services at over 170 locations. They are strong supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services under Agincare are regulated by the CQC, and childrens services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to an inclusive work environment, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 and knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.