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Head chef

Agincare Group
London, SE8 5DN Posted 15 September 2026 Apply by 15 October 2026
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Salary for this role£15 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 5434, Chefs. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.

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Role description

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 Rose Court Care Home, 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: £14.60 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 dietary requirements Must be flexible to work 36 hours per week including alternate weekends About the role: Whether its crafting deliciou

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? As a chef with Rose Court Care Home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair to bring joy to our residents every day. Youll craft delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, create themed dining experiences, or serve favourite dishes. Help create daily menus, support kitchen organization, and ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are met. Benefits include £14.60 per hour, a refer a friend scheme, and no evening shifts.

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK with more than 5,500 team members nationwide. Agincare is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across over 170 locations. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are CQC regulated and children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1551585512

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE8 5DN

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 Rose Court Care Home, 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:
  • £14.60 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 dietary requirements
  • Must be flexible to work 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
About the role:

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: Rose Court Care Home in Rotherhithe, London | Agincare
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Rose Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission

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

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, experience in a professional kitchen, understanding of kitchen operations, and knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements.

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

London

SE8 5DN

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/

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 Rose Court Care Home, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

  • £14.60 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
  • Must be flexible to work 36 hours per week including 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.

  • Click here to view the care home: Rose Court Care Home in Rotherhithe, London | Agincare
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Rose Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission

If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

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


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