Job summary
Agincare are delighted to announce their new service - Sedgemoor Care Home in Weston-Super-Mare. They are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join their friendly and professional team at Sedgemoor Care Home, a welcoming 40-bed residential care home that prides itself on providing high-quality care and nutritious, home-cooked meals for their residents.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu planning, collaborating with the home manager and residents to develop and implement menu ideas. You will also work closely with the wider staff to ensure you are meeting the residents' specific nutritional and dietary needs, including modified food textures and allergies. Additionally, you will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day-to-day running of stock management and hygiene standards.
About us
Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England, including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.
Details
Date posted
14 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare Homes Holdings
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 4BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Agincare are delighted to announce our new service - SedgemoorCare Home in Weston-Super-Mare.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our friendly and professional team at SedgemoorCare Home, a welcoming 40-bed residential care home that prides itself on providing high-quality care and nutritious, home-cooked meals for our residents.
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £14.00 per hour
* Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
* Outstanding career development
* Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
* Blue Light discount package
* Company pension scheme
* On demand pay
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* Must be available to work 27 hours per week. This will include alternate weekends
* A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
* Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
A day in the life of a Cook
* Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity.
* Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
* Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards
About Agincare
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Agincare are delighted to announce our new service - SedgemoorCare Home in Weston-Super-Mare.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our friendly and professional team at SedgemoorCare Home, a welcoming 40-bed residential care home that prides itself on providing high-quality care and nutritious, home-cooked meals for our residents.
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £14.00 per hour
* Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
* Outstanding career development
* Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
* Blue Light discount package
* Company pension scheme
* On demand pay
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* Must be available to work 27 hours per week. This will include alternate weekends
* A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
* Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
A day in the life of a Cook
* Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity.
* Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
* Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards
About Agincare
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen is required. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen is required. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 4BE
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 4BE
Employer's website
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