Allegra Care
Care Home Head Chef
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Fairmile Grange Nursing Home — Part of the Allegra Care Family
At Allegra Care, we believe home should feel like home. That’s why we follow a unique household model of care, creating warm, family-style environments where residents feel truly comfortable, valued, and supported.
Every day, our compassionate teams build meaningful relationships, helping residents maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing. It’s care with heart — and you could be part of it.
Head Chef – 44 hours per week
We’re looking for an energetic, creative, and caring qualified Chef to join our close-knit team at our beautiful home in Christchurch.
Mealtimes are a real highlight for our residents, and you’ll play a key role in making them special. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cooking with purpose and wants to make a genuine difference.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating fresh, nutritious, and delicious menus tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs
- Working closely with residents, managers, and the care team to design meals that feel personal and homely
- Bringing ideas, passion, and imagination to a domestic-style kitchen environment
- Leading a small team doing really important and meaningful work
- Managing all key areas of the kitchen, including exacting health and food safety standards, and budgetary control
- Delivering a hospitality experience you can be proud of — without the late nights or intense pressure of mainstream catering
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified, experienced Chef who cares about quality and presentation
- Someone who enjoys working in a warm, friendly environment
- A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- An understanding of special diets and nutritional needs
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What We Offer
- Up to £19.16 per hour
- A flexible schedule — our home is open seven days a week, but the hours are far more family-friendly than traditional hospitality, and you'll be working daytimes and alternate weekends.
- The chance to genuinely impact lives every day
- Support, training, and opportunities to grow your career as part of a developing and ambitious care group
Join us at Fairmile Grange and discover a role that’s fulfilling, inspiring, and truly rewarding.
Apply today and become part of our Allegra Care family.
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