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Head Chef - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Beaconsfield, HP9 1ABView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£19.23

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

20 days left

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were...

The job opportunity is for a Head Chef role at Avery Healthcare, located at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Avery Healthcare emphasizes supporting its staff by acknowledging their hard work and providing opportunities for growth in a nurturing environment. As a Head Chef, your primary mission would be to manage and direct a culinary team that delivers high-quality, nutritionally-balanced meals for the residents. The role involves managing budgets, preparing modified diets under IDDSI guidelines, supervising kitchen and Host team staff, and ensuring safety standards are met. The position requires living up to the company's values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. They are seeking a candidate with at least two years' experience managing a culinary team within the care or hospitality sectors and the relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or NVQ. In addition, successful candidates must demonstrate a passion and commitment to high culinary standards and possess a proven ability to manage a budget effectively.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

  • Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
  • Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
  • Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
  • Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

  • Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
  • Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
  • Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
  • Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury care homes for the elderly, committed to making the later years of life as rich and fulfilling as possible. They are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences not only for residents but also for their employees. With a philosophy grounded in creating 'meaningful lives together,' they pride themselves on delivering exceptional care across over 100 homes in their network. They foster a supportive and inspiring work environment characterized by valuing and empowering their employees. Avery Healthcare is known for being a preferred choice for both residents seeking care and healthcare professionals seeking a fulfilling work environment. Employees are encouraged to be compassionate and dedicated, ensuring that the work atmosphere is respectful and committed to offering excellent care and support every step of the way.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors. Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents. Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

6 October 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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