Head Chef - Care Home
About this role
Head Chef – Care Home
Location: Rothsay Grange Care Home, Weyhill Road, Weyhill, SP11 0PN
Pay Rate: £19.00 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts (4–5 days per week, working days and alternate weekends only)
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to find a passionate, qualified, and inspirational Head Chef for Rothsay Grange Care Home.
Are you a dedicated culinary leader seeking full kitchen autonomy alongside a genuine work-life balance? At Barchester, you can deliver hotel/restaurant-level dining without split shifts or late nights, supported by sector-leading training, including the renowned Barchester Chef Academy.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen operations, leading and developing your team to deliver wholesome, fresh, person-centred dining experiences that celebrate life for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Culinary Excellence & Menu Design: Craft appetizing, nutritious, seasonal menus and bake fresh breads, cakes, and pastries from scratch.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, and mentor the kitchen and front-of-house teams, managing ongoing recruitment, training, and performance.
Hospitality Standards: Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure dining rooms are presented to exceptional standards.
Operational & Financial Management: Oversee food budgets, stock control, regular kitchen audits, and strict compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and IDDSI modified diet frameworks.
About You
We are looking for a warm, motivated chef who takes pride in quality produce, high hygiene standards, and resident interaction.
Requirements:
Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ (or equivalent) in Professional Cookery.
Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and IDDSI frameworks (training provided if you are new to care).
Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading, inspiring, and managing kitchen teams.
Interpersonal Skills: Confidence engaging with residents to tailor menus around their individual dietary needs and preferences.
Rewards & Benefits Package
In return for your leadership and culinary passion, you will receive:
Competitive Pay: £19.00 / hour (40 hrs/week, Permanent)
Work-Life Balance: Day shifts only with alternate weekends across 4/5 days a week (no late nights or split shifts)
'Rewarding Excellence' Bonus: Financial rewards up to £500* for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection results
Professional Development: Access to the Barchester Chef Academy and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs
Wellbeing & Support: Free second-opinion medical access, confidential legal and counselling services, and tax code reviews
Perks & Savings: Extensive retail, supermarket, and travel discounts, staff lottery access, and up to £500* per referral through the 'Refer a Friend' scheme