Head Chef

Head Chef – Sedgemoor Care Home, Weston‑Super‑Mare

Agincare are delighted to announce our new service – Sedgemoor Care Home in Weston‑Super‑Mare. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our friendly and professional team at the 40‑bed residential care home that prides itself on providing high‑quality care and nutritious, home‑cooked meals for our residents.

Package Description

• £14.00 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
• Must be available to work 27 hours per week – this will include alternate weekends
• 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

A day in the life of a Cook

• Menu planning – collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will 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 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.