Job summary
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees alike. As a Head Chef, you will manage and lead a culinary team to provide high‑quality, well‑balanced meals that contribute to the overall well‑being of the residents within a budgeted framework.
Main duties of the job
The Head Chef role at Avery Healthcare involves managing and leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents. Key responsibilities include preparing modified diets, placing food orders, supervising and directing kitchen staff, and practicing safe systems of work.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The company is committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered to deliver exceptional care to residents.
Details
Date posted: 18 November 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £19 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 1404628639
Job locations
Avery Healthcare
Beaconsfield
HP9 1AB
Package Description
Shift Details: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About the role
Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents and is achieved within budget.
Other responsibilities will include:
* Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
* Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
* Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
* Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
About you
To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.
Our ideal candidate must:
* Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
* Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
* Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high‑quality culinary standards to residents.
* Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.
About Avery
At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of “creating meaningful lives together,” we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require
* A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Avery Healthcare
Beaconsfield
HP9 1AB
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