Head Chef for Dementia Care Home - Creative Menus

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Great Cornard; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free PVG & Blue Light Card

Employee assistance program

Ongoing professional development

Apprenticeship opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mellish House Care Home, Great Cornard, is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, create engaging menus and deliver delicious, nutritious meals that feel like home for our residents and staff.

Join Caring Homes Group Ltd for a supportive, flexible environment with work-life balance, professional development, apprenticeship opportunities, and a competitive hourly salary of £15.45. No late evenings and a strong focus on residents’ wellbeing are central to this role.

Qualifications

• 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 while creating a warm and positive dining experience.
• Plan and deliver engaging afternoon tea services weekly and a monthly Chef’s Table, creating memorable moments that residents genuinely look forward to.
• Design and adapt seasonal menus tailored to residents’ preferences and dietary needs, using fresh, locally sourced produce and showcasing key ingredients.
• Demonstrate creativity and attention to detail in baking and cake decoration.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Team motivation

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Mellish House Care Home, Great Cornard, is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, create engaging menus and deliver delicious, nutritious meals that feel like home for our residents and staff.

Join Caring Homes Group Ltd for a supportive, flexible environment with work-life balance, professional development, apprenticeship opportunities, and a competitive hourly salary of £15.45. No late evenings and a strong focus on residents’ wellbeing are central to this role.