Chef Manager​/Head Chef

Chefs of all levels

Pay rate between 16 - 26 per hour Monday to Sunday - various hours and days.

Candidates with Enhanced DBS are highly desired.

We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs of various levels to work in catering teams across care home, schools and contract catering units in Andover and surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to take full ownership of a kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent daytime hours.

The Role

As a chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operation and delivering fresh, balanced, and tailored meals within a care home setting. You will play a key role in ensuring residents receive enjoyable, nutritious dining experiences every day.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations

Plan, prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene

Manage stock control, ordering, and cost efficiency

Lead, supervise and develop kitchen staff

Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety regulations

About You

Proven experience as either a Head Chef/Sous Chef/CDP/Commis or Cook ready to step up

Background in care homes, healthcare, or similar environments is desirable

Strong understanding of special dietary requirements (e.g. soft diets, allergens)

Passion for delivering high-quality food and resident-focused service

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Level 2 Food Safety (or willingness to obtain)

If you are interested, please apply and one of our team will be in touch

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.