Sociable Hours. Supportive Team. Real Impact Through Nutrition. We’re looking for a motivated, skilled Head Chef who wants more than just a job — someone who values balance, leads with passion, and takes pride in building a strong, supportive team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of delivering a high-quality dining experience that supports residents’ wellbeing, respects individual needs, and brings comfort and enjoyment to everyday life. This role includes preparing fresh, nutritious meals for up to 57, as well as supporting the catering for the home’s events and celebrations. It’s a 40‑hour contract at £35,000 per annum with 07:30–17:30 shifts, no late nights, and alternate weekends, giving you the work/life balance most chefs only dream of. Our interview process is completed in one visit: a short, friendly interview followed by a practical cook‑off, giving you the perfect chance to showcase your creativity, skill, and passion for great food. Sociable Hours. Supportive Team. Real Impact Through Nutrition. We’re looking for a motivated, skilled Head Chef who wants more than just a job — someone who values balance, leads with passion, and takes pride in building a strong, supportive team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of delivering a high-quality dining experience that supports residents’ wellbeing, respects individual needs, and brings comfort and enjoyment to everyday life. This role includes preparing fresh, nutritious meals for up to NUMBER OF ROOMS IN HOME, as well as supporting the catering for the home’s events and celebrations. It’s a 40‑hour contract at £XX XX per annum with 07:30–17:30 shifts, no late nights, and alternate weekends, giving you the work/life balance most chefs only dream of. Our interview process is completed in one visit: a short, friendly interview followed by a practical cook‑off, giving you the perfect chance to showcase your creativity, skill, and passion for great food. ADD HOME PARAGRAPH Role Responsibilities: Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice on what they wish to ear during the day. Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical,ethnicand personal needs and preferences. Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for servicein a timely mannerand in the correct sequence. Understand,followand adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance. Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic andmaintaina high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act 1999, and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept. Manage,allocatedutiesand supervise the kitchen team ensuring a quality delivery of services. Inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expectedhigh standards. Take part in recruitment of the kitchen staff with the Home Manager. Skills and experience required: To be able to work independently and organise other members of the kitchen team is essential. Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service is essential. Experience of working in a care home or similar is essential. Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery is essential. Ability to contribute and develop the four week menu is essential. Ability to complete recordsdemonstratingadherence to legal requirements is essential. The Benefits Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Paid DBS Uniform provided Paid training Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant Excellent induction programme for new starters A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications A competitive rate of pay Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing programmes Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets Ongoing career development Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day Pension scheme EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance) About Lovett Care At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders. This position is subject to a DBS check Role Responsibilities: Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice on what they wish to ear during the day. Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical,ethnicand personal needs and preferences. Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for servicein a timely mannerand in the correct sequence. Understand,followand adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance. Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic andmaintaina high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act 1999, and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept. Manage,allocatedutiesand supervise the kitchen team ensuring a quality delivery of services. Inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expectedhigh standards. Take part in recruitment of the kitchen staff with the Home Manager. Skills and experience required: To be able to work independently and organise other members of the kitchen team is essential. Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service is essential. Experience of working in a care home or similar is essential. Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery is essential. Ability to contribute and develop the four week menu is essential. Ability to complete recordsdemonstratingadherence to legal requirements is essential. The Benefits Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Paid DBS Uniform provided Paid training Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant Excellent induction programme for new starters A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications A competitive rate of pay Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing programmes Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets Ongoing career development Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day Pension scheme EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance) About Lovett Care At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders. This position is subject to a DBS check