Head Chef - Creative Care Kitchen (No Late Nights)

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG & Blue Light Card

Apprenticeship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for Whittington House in Cheltenham. The role leads the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in a 66-bed care home and contributes to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents and staff.

You will design seasonal menus, oversee baking and cake decoration, and ensure safe, compliant kitchen operations while supporting events and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• A culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Creative flair for menu planning and recipe development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Plan and deliver engaging afternoon tea services weekly and a monthly Chef’s Table.
• Design and adapt seasonal menus tailored to residents’ preferences and dietary needs.
• Demonstrate creativity and attention to detail in baking and cake decoration.
• Confidently plate and present dishes to a refined, fine dining standard.
• Engage with residents during service in a professional, friendly, and personable manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with wider teams to support events and dietary requirements.
• Listen to feedback from residents and their families to enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu planning

Recipe development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Caring Homes Group Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for Whittington House in Cheltenham. The role leads the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in a 66-bed care home and contributes to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents and staff.

You will design seasonal menus, oversee baking and cake decoration, and ensure safe, compliant kitchen operations while supporting events and dietary needs.