Head Chef (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Head Chef (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Greensleeves Care is looking for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of our kitchen at The Meadowcroft in Tooting. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract based in London (28 Springfield Drive, SW17 0SD). The role pays £18.59 per hour, with 40 hours per week and shifts that will be discussed at interview, including alternate weekends.

About Us

Greensleeves Care delivers exceptional 24‑hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across 27 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer endorsed by Skills for Care and a City & Guilds provider. We offer flexible development opportunities, a supportive culture and a genuine commitment to residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Draw up varied menus that are balanced, cater for special diets (e.g. low‑fat, diabetic, religious) and incorporate choice.
• Cater for special occasions within the home.
• Control stocks and purchases, allocating materials and ensuring purchases stay within the allocated budget.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all colleagues.

Qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications.
• Understanding of the importance of food for residents.
• Understanding of the importance of a balanced and varied diet.
• Experience of serving food in a professional environment.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employer’s contribution matched up to 6 %
• Salary death in service benefit (x2)Length of service awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a friend scheme (earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS and enhanced DBS disclosure required for appointment.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences.

Openness – We act honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour.

Responsibility – We meet the needs of others responsibly and behave carefully in the choices we make.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

To apply, email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria to: themeadowcroft.recruitment@greensleeves.org.uk.