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Agincare Head Chef
The closing date is 09 October 2026
Job summary
Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whats on the menu for you: £16.56 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 No evening shifts and every other weekend off 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 Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex diet
Main duties of the job
Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day. Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.
About us
For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies at www.agincare.com/careers.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.56 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1549382503
Job locations
Agincare Homes Holdings
High Wycombe
HP15 7BQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?
Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!
We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge , youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.
Whats on the menu for you:- £16.56 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
- No evening shifts and every other weekend off
- Outstanding career development
- Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
- Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
- On demand pay
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
- Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
- Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
- Available to work day shifts and alternate weekends
Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day.
Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.
Where you'll be working- Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare
If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.
About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?
Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!
We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge , youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.
Whats on the menu for you:- £16.56 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
- No evening shifts and every other weekend off
- Outstanding career development
- Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
- Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
- On demand pay
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
- Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
- Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
- Available to work day shifts and alternate weekends
Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day.
Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.
Where you'll be working- Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare
If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.
About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
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)
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)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Agincare Homes Holdings
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.56 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1549382503
Job locations
Agincare Homes Holdings
High Wycombe
HP15 7BQ
United Kingdom
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