About this role
Job summary The Head Chef position at Agincare Homes Holdings in Aylesbury is a permanent opportunity for individuals passionate about delivering high-quality food within a care home environment. This role offers more than just cooking, as it involves working closely with a team to enhance the quality of life for residents by managing and catering to diverse dietary needs. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits including career development opportunities, fully funded training, and a company pension scheme. It requires a flexible working pattern, including weekends, and is ideal for those experienced in kitchen management and dietary requirements.
Main duties of the job Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a Head chef with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £15.50 per hour, a refer a friend scheme to earn up to £1000, outstanding career development, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. This role requires collaboration with the home manager, residents' wishes, and ensuring dietary needs are met, alongside kitchen management responsibilities.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. As one of the UKs largest care providers, Agincare has over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England, including care homes, nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers, offering guaranteed interviews and career opportunities. They are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and ensure all services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are emphasized, encouraging applications from all candidates.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements?
The role of a Head chef with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.
Where you'll be working
- The Chestnuts and Willowmead Court Lavric Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£15.50 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 payWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work 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. 1 x 16 hour contract available This position will be working 2 days a week, including alternate weekends, and cover for any sickness/holidaysA 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 standardsAbout 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
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Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, a background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen, and 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
Aylesbury
HP21 8JN
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)