Head Chef

Agincare; Lydney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Head Chef for Rodley House in Gloucestershire. The role offers 24 hours per week with a 9am–3pm pattern and alternate weekends. You will prepare nutritious meals, manage menus, and support kitchen operations to deliver high-quality food and care in a care home setting.

Benefits include funded training up to QCF Level 5, on-demand pay, Blue Light discounts, and a company pension. UK work rights and professional kitchen experience are required.

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 is desirable.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).
• This position is working 24 hours per week, to include alternate weekends.
• Main shift 9am–3pm; flexibility 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 desired

IDDSI knowledge (desirable)

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.

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 24 hours per week, to include alternate weekends


• The main shift pattern will be 9am to 3pm, however flexibility is desirable for this role

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 Rodley House | Agincare


• CQC rating: Good

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.