About this role
Job summary Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef at The Chestnuts, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whats on the menu for you: £15.50 per hour, Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000, No evening shifts and every other weekend off, 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, Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations, Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
Main duties of the job We are seeking a passionate chef who has the heart, creativity, and passion for making people smile through their culinary skills. This challenging role at The Chestnuts will enable you to learn new skills and deliver exceptional food while catering to specific dietary requirements. The position offers a salary of £15.50 per hour, no evening shifts, and the benefit of having every other weekend off. You will receive outstanding career development opportunities including fully funded training up to QCF level 5. Applicants should have experience in a professional kitchen, an understanding of kitchen operations, and knowledge or experience in supporting complex dietary requirements. This part-time position requires working 16 hours per week over two days, with the need to cover alternate weekends and any absences.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a leading family-owned care provider in the UK, proudly supporting communities for over 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare operates across more than 170 locations, delivering high-quality care and support services. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. As supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, we offer guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. We uphold high standards with our adult services regulated by the CQC and children's services regulated by Ofsted. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?
Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!
We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef at The Chestnuts, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.
Whats on the menu for you: £15.50 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 No evening shifts and every other weekend off Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme On demand payWhat is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable) There is one part-time position available, working 16 hours per week This position will be working 2 days a week, including alternate weekends, and cover for any sickness/holidaysAbout the role:Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day.
Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.
Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Luxury Aylesbury Care Home | Nursing Home Buckinghamshire | AgincareIf youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.
About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations, knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (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
Aylesbury
HP21 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)