Head Chef

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Head Chef in Milton Keynes to lead a culinary team, ensuring high-quality meals for residents. The successful candidate will have experience in culinary management, be qualified in catering, and demonstrate a strong commitment to food standards. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £16.64 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to high-quality culinary standards for residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team to provide high-quality culinary service within budget.
• Prepare nutritionally balanced diets according to IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen staff in food preparation.

Skills

Culinary management

Budget management

Food preparation

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ)

Job description

Overview

Head Chef role at Avery Healthcare in Kents Hill. Lead a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents, including prepared modified diets, managing food orders and budgets, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain exceptional standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers, comply with procedures to maintain stock levels, and control procurement to meet budget limits.
• Supervise and direct the work of kitchen staff and the Host team; instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff.
• Practice safe systems of work, assess risks, and ensure personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to creating meaningful lives together and offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is a place where people love to work, with a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 12 August 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £16.64 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JD

About You / Qualifications

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ).
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to high-quality culinary standards for residents.
• Demonstrate ability to manage a budget.

Additional Requirements

• DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.