Head Chef

Agincare Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Head Chef in Aylesbury to deliver high-quality meals and manage dietary requirements. You will oversee menu planning and ensure nutrition for residents. Ideal candidates have catering experience and can manage a professional kitchen. This role offers £14.25 per hour, with benefits including fully funded training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

£14.25 per hour

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Fully funded training

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• 12 months minimum kitchen experience is required.
• Experience in managing dietary requirements is a plus.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the home manager to plan menus.
• Ensure residents' dietary needs are met.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.

Skills

Catering experience

Dietary management

Menu planning

Kitchen management

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 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

• £14.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• 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 able to work flexible work shifts including alternate weekends.

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: 07/01/2026

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