Head Chef

Head Chef | Hampton Care Home, Hampton TW12 2DW

Full‑time, £40,000 per annum, daytime hours only (7:30 am‑3 pm and 9:30 am‑5:30 pm) with no late nights.

Contract Details

• £35,000 per annum
• Daytime hours only, no evenings or late‑night finishes (7:30 am to 3 pm early shift and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm late shifts on a rota basis)
• Pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Paid DBS/PVG
• Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (full‑time)

Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Craft fresh, nutritious meals: prepare, cook and present hot and cold dishes tailored to residents’ dietary needs.
• Menu planning: design balanced, seasonal menus with the Group Executive Chef & Home Manager, ensuring great quality within budget.
• Lead the kitchen team: supervise and guide staff to maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisation.
• Train & develop: deliver Basic Food Hygiene training and keep your own knowledge up to date.
• Ensure compliance: maintain accurate stock, temperature and safety records and uphold high standards in kitchen cleanliness.
• Stock & ordering: oversee stock rotation, ordering, deliveries and stock valuations.
• Roster planning: prepare kitchen rotas for smooth daily operations.
• Recruitment: support interviews for new kitchen team members.

What You’ll Bring

• A recognised culinary qualification and training that reflects quality cooking.
• A real passion for fresh, wholesome food and creativity to make simple dishes special.
• Leadership with heart, capable of bringing out the best in a kitchen team while keeping standards high and morale higher.
• A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety, and confidence to run the kitchen smoothly.
• Great communication skills, working hand‑in‑hand with your team and the Home Manager.
• A calm, organised approach, even during busy service times.
• Experience with specialised diets or a willingness to learn.
• Care sector experience is a bonus but not essential.

About Us

You’ll be joining a values‑led home within the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned care provider with over 130 homes across the UK. Our five core values guide every meal, every interaction, every choice: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity.

Apply Today

Apply if you’re ready to lead a kitchen where your food nourishes, comforts and enhances the lives of our residents while enjoying a healthier work‑life balance.

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