Head Chef – Luxury Care Home | £16 per Hour | Excellent Benefits Our client is looking for a creative and dedicated Head Chef to join and lead the kitchen team at a well-established luxury care home. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Chef who wants to bring fresh ideas, create nutritious and appealing meals, and enhance the daily lives of residents through food. As Head Chef, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, well-presented meals that meet a variety of dietary needs. You'll create menus that are both comforting and inspiring, supporting residents’ health and wellbeing. Quick Job Snapshot: Pay: £16 per hour Contract: Full-time, permanent Setting: Luxury residential care home for older adults Why This Role Is Worth Considering Stable kitchen service with predictable meal times rather than late-night hospitality hours Opportunity to lead menu planning focused on nutrition and resident preferences Paid breaks during shifts Enhanced pay on bank holidays Free DBS check Blue Light Card providing retail and travel discounts Comprehensive induction and ongoing training Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support What You’ll Need Experience working as a Head Chef or senior chef Experience working in a care home, healthcare, or similar catering environment Knowledge of specialised diets such as soft, textured, or modified meals Level 2 or above in Food Preparation, Catering, or Professional Cookery Up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate Good understanding of nutrition and dietary needs for older adults Ability to manage kitchen organisation, stock control, and food safety standards What You’ll Do Lead the day-to-day running of the care home kitchen and oversee food preparation Plan and prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary and cultural requirements Maintain high standards of food quality, portion control, and presentation Monitor stock levels and manage kitchen ordering and deliveries Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations Work with care staff and management to support a positive dining experience for residents What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview with the home management team. Feedback is provided following the interview process. Reference: WILL216436/DB INDNUR