Head Chef à Grande-Bretagne

As Head Chef at HC-One, you’ll inspire your kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that our Residents will genuinely enjoy. You’ll ensure every dish supports Residents’ health and wellbeing, considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements.

• An S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
• A minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We nurture five key qualities—the HC-One Way: Kindness, the HC-One Way; we are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and dependable. We champion inclusivity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive working practices. We are enhancing our digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. We offer clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities at regional and national levels. We aim for a quick and supportive onboarding process with strong development opportunities.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa.

As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do.

In our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes, Residents are individuals with their own life stories. By joining HC-One, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your care and commitment. You’ll lead the kitchen team to deliver nutritious meals that Residents enjoy, ensuring each dish supports health and wellbeing and respects dietary and cultural needs.

With hygiene and safety front of mind, you’ll manage the kitchen efficiently, oversee stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with food safety standards (HACCP). You’ll work closely with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence while running a smooth, well-organised operation. You’ll help shape mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences to enhance Residents’ quality of life.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You’ll need to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed.

• An S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
• A minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Energetic leadership, the ability to motivate others, and strong organizational skills
• Commitment to delivering excellent service and creating a welcoming environment

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• £1000 Welcome Bonus
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Recognition schemes and refer-a-friend bonus

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.