Head Chef

NHS; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care homes is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to join their team in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves managing a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents. Candidates should have at least two years of culinary management experience and a relevant catering qualification. This is a permanent full-time position offering £17 an hour.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Ability to deliver high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers.
• Supervise and direct the work of kitchen staff.
• Practice safe systems of work across kitchen tasks.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and control.

Skills

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Budget control

Communication skills

Education

Relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ)

Job description

Job Summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our award-winning team in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves managing and leading a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for the residents, ensuring their overall well-being.

Main Duties

As a Head Chef you will manage and lead a culinary team that delivers nutritionally balanced, comprehensive and high-quality culinary service. This includes preparing modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced, ordering food supplies, supervising and directing kitchen staff, and practising safe systems of work. You must have at least two years' experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors, hold a relevant catering qualification and demonstrate a passion for delivering high-quality culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced, in accordance with IDDSI guidance.


• Place food orders with approved suppliers, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.


• Supervise and direct the work of kitchen staff and the host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.


• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and assess risk, ensuring the personal safety of residents, visitors and staff.


• Maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.


• Relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ).


• Demonstrated passion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents.


• Ability to control a budget.


• Good communication and leadership skills.


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.

Required Documents

• DBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare is not only one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes but also a place where people love to work. With over 100 homes across the country, we are committed to creating meaningful experiences for our residents and a supportive, empowering environment for our staff. Our vision of "creating meaningful lives together" guides everything we do.

Job Details

Date posted: 20 November 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £17 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Avery Healthcare, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HE
Reference number: 1429702956

Disclaimer

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