Head Chef - Carehome - Stratford - Upon - Avon
- Field: Catering & Hospitality
- Deadline: 2026-01-25 03:01
- Stratford Upon Avon
What if your next kitchen wasn’t a pressure cooker… but a place where your food brings comfort, joy, and connection every single day?
What if you could lead a team, design seasonal menus, and shape a kitchen culture—without the late-night finishes or burnout?
Join our client, an award-winning care provider transforming mealtimes in care. We believe food should be fresh, thoughtful, and full of dignity—and we’re looking for a Head Chef who shares that passion.
🌿 The Role: Craft, Lead, Inspire As our Head Chef, you’ll be the creative heartbeat of our kitchen. You’ll:
🍽️ Lead a talented kitchen team in a calm, positive environment
🥦 Design vibrant, seasonal menus tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs
📦 Oversee stock, budgets and food quality with confidence and autonomy
🛡️ Ensure top-tier Food Safety and Health & Safety standards
⭐ Train, mentor, and empower your team to grow their careers
💡 Shape a dining experience that feels personal, warm, and genuinely special
This is your chance to run a kitchen that values purpose over pressure.
🌤️ What Makes This Role Different? We offer something rare in hospitality:
Great work–life balance. Genuine appreciation. Real development.
✨ Alternate weekends & friendly, sociable hours
✨ Bank Holiday pay enhancements*
✨ Wellbeing support for you and your team
✨ Huge range of online & in-store discounts
✨ Free DBS check and uniform
We invest in you—so you can bring your best to the people we care for.
🌱 Who We’re Looking For
You’re an experienced chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. You lead by example, support your team, and take pride in creating food that truly matters.
Most importantly, you have a genuine desire to put residents at the heart of everything you do.
💛 Join Us — and Cook With Purpose We’re committed to building diverse, talented teams who share our passion for helping others.
We see potential everywhere—let us help fulfil yours.
Apply today and help us make every meal meaningful.
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