About this role
Job summary 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 Hazlemere Lodge - High Wycombe As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £14.60 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 pay What 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. Must be available to work 27 hours per week including weekends. Kitchen experience in a care home setting is preferable A day in the life of a Cook Menu plannin
Main duties of the job The role of a Head Chef at Agincare is both challenging and rewarding, offering the opportunity to learn new skills while delivering high-quality food. Working alongside their team, the Head Chef ensures the provision of a superior quality of life for residents, going beyond mere cooking. This involves catering to various dietary requirements and preferences, which is integral to the position. Located at Hazlemere Lodge in High Wycombe, the role includes attractive benefits such as competitive hourly pay, a refer-a-friend scheme with potential earnings of up to £1000, and opportunities for career development. Agincare also provides fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, and a company pension scheme. Candidates must possess at least 12 months of recognized work rights, show experience and understanding of professional kitchen operations, and preferably have knowledge of the IDDSI framework. Availability for 27 hours of work per week including weekends and previous care home kitc
About us Agincare has been proudly providing care for communities for over 40 years and continues to expand as a family-owned care provider. With over 5,500 team members, they continue to grow and improve their services through new care home developments and the introduction of not-for-profit Children's Services. Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, offering a range of services including residential care, nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care from over 170 locations nationwide. Committed to supporting care leavers, Agincare guarantees either an interview or an informal career conversation for them and supports the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews. Agincare also prides itself on being a family-owned care provider, rapidly growing with more than
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
Hazlemere Lodge - High WycombeAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£14.60 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. Must be available to work 27 hours per week including weekends. Kitchen experience in a care home setting is preferableA 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
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.
As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.
All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A background in kitchens, understanding of running a professional kitchen, knowledge of IDDSI framework or complex dietary requirements, kitchen experience in a care home setting preferable.
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
High Wycombe
HP15 7BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)