Chef

Agincare Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Hayling seeks a dedicated chef/cook to enhance the quality of life for residents. The chef will manage menu planning, dietary needs, and kitchen operations while working closely with residents and staff. Ideal candidates will have 12 months of catering experience and knowledge of dietary frameworks. This full-time role involves 40 hours a week with alternative weekends. Join a family-run business that has been caring for people since 1986, with a commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonuses

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of experience in catering.
• Background in managing a professional kitchen.
• Understanding of dietary needs and modified food textures.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and implementing themed days.
• Ensure residents' specific nutritional needs are met.
• Oversee kitchen stock management and hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Dietary management

Knowledge of the IDDSI framework

Job 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 chef/cook 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.

• 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
• This is a full time role @ 40 hours per week to include alternative weekends
• Shifts to be covered: From 7.30am to 5.30pm - Four shifts per week

A 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 standards

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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

Application Deadline

14/01/2026

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