Head Chef

Agincare; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Funded training and career development

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Alternate weekends off

Job summary

Agincare are recruiting a Head Chef for Henlow Court, Gloucestershire, to lead kitchen operations and craft nutritious meals for residents with diverse dietary needs.

You will plan menus, create themed dining events, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure meals meet IDDSI guidelines where required. This role is 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends, at £14.60 per hour, plus training, pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a care home setting.
• Head chef experience desirable.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs desirable.
• 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

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

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Dietary knowledge

Job description

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.

Where you'll be working

Care home: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare

Requirements

• 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 40 hours per week, to include alternate weekends

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.

Package Description

Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Henlow Court 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