At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
- Company: Join a family-run care home with over 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, training support, and a friendly team culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Food Safety Level 2 certificate; care home experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Do you enjoy creating fresh, nutritious meals that people genuinely look forward to? Are you ready to lead a kitchen team in a caring, supportive home environment?
The role
Milford Care is looking for a Head Chef to join Spencer Grove, our nursing and residential care home. This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, over a 7-day rota.
Key Responsibilities
- You will run the kitchen day to day, preparing balanced meals that meet residents’ needs, preferences and dietary requirements.
- Plan varied, nutritious menus
- Lead and support the kitchen team
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Manage stock, ordering and food waste
- Keep within agreed kitchen cost guidelines
- Work closely with care and nursing colleagues
- Support training and safe kitchen practices
About our company
Milford Care has been family-run for over 35 years. We are proud to offer person-centred care in a warm, respectful and friendly setting. Opened in 2009, Spencer Grove’s spacious layout and design was awarded “Best Healthcare Development” at the LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards. The accolades don’t end at “Best Healthcare Development”, Spencer Grove has received many other awards for excellence in care in the following years, including a number of winners at the Great British Care Awards.
The Benefits
- Full in-house training and ongoing development
- Support with NVQs and further training
- CareFriends referral bonus scheme
- Free uniform
- Workplace pension
- On-site parking
- Employee discounts
- Annual Milford Care Awards
- Supportive, family-feel team culture
- Real progression opportunities
The person
You will need a Food Safety Level 2 certificate. Care home or nursing home experience would be helpful, but it is not essential. More importantly, you will be organised, reliable and kind, with the confidence to lead a kitchen and work well with residents, colleagues and the wider care team.
What’s next
Apply today and join Milford Care as Head Chef, where your food can bring comfort, choice and enjoyment to residents every day.
Head Chef in Belper employer: Milford Care
Milford Care is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment where you can thrive as a Head Chef. With over 35 years of family-run experience, we prioritise person-centred care and provide extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team feels valued and empowered. Join us at Spencer Grove in Belper, where you will not only create delicious meals but also be part of a close-knit team dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives.
