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Chef
Head Chef – Care Home Kitchen (HC-One)
About The Role
At «HC-One», kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a dedicated Chef to bring their culinary skills and passion into our care home kitchen. You will play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that meet nutritional needs while providing comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals that are nutritious, palatable, and aligned with dietary requirements
- Ensuring adherence to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards and maintaining high food safety practices
- Developing creative, varied menu plans that reflect seasonal ingredients and resident preferences
- Leading a positive, collaborative team culture that prioritises kindness, care, and efficiency
- Training and supporting kitchen staff in best practices and compliance
- Contributing to the overall safeguarding culture within the team, including awareness and reporting concerns
Requirements
- Qualified in cooking, holding either:
- A Level 2 qualification in Catering & Hospitality (S/NVQ2 in Professional Cookery), or
- A Professional Cookery qualification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, with knowledge of HACCP principles
- Proven experience in care home or institutional catering
- Excellent time management, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and responsibility to follow reporting procedures
- Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Open solicitude towards digital learning and accessibility for career growth
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Safeguarding Compliance
As part of your role, you must: ✔ Attend safeguarding training relevant to the role ✔ Demonstrate awareness of abuse, harm, or neglect indicators and know how to escalate concerns ✔ Commit to reporting suspicions of misuse following procedures ✔ Be willing to seek advice where appropriate
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness isn’t just a value—it’s a lifestyle. We empower our teams and Residents to live their best lives with dignity and support.
Our Core Principles – Kindness The HC-One Way
✅ Curiosity – Asking questions to truly understand those around you. ✅ Compassion – Walking in someone else’s shoes. ✅ Creativity – Finding practical solutions to everyday challenges. ✅ Courage – Supporting Residents to live the lives they choose. ✅ Dependability – Being a stable, reliable fixture for others.
Inclusivity & Continuous Growth
- We champion diversity and belonging, ensuring everyone feels valued.
- Digital innovation is shaping care, and we welcome technologically adaptable colleagues.
- From onboarding to leadership, we invest in career development, including regional and national opportunities.
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Job Requirements
Note: We can only consider candidates with full right to work in the UK.
Rewards & Benefits
We prioritise the well-being and progression of our team members, offering:
Compensation & Support:
- Competitive hourly rate, structured around qualifications and experience
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check
- Free uniform
- Post-shift meal available for shifts ≥ 8 hours
Work-Life Balance:
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Early access to 44.9% company pension scheme
- Wagestream – flexible financial benefits & pay access
Wellbeing:
- Group Life Assurance Cover
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support for personal, financial, or mental health issues
- GP online for colleagues and children under 16
Career & Recognition:
- Award-winning training & development programs
- Kindness in Care recognition scheme
- Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £1,000 per successful referral)
Privileges:
- Colleague discounts (access to 1,600+ high-street offerings)
- Sustained collaboration with experienced teams
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