Head Chef

As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It’s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are individuals, each with their own life stories – and by joining HC-One, you’ll have the opportunity to give something meaningful back to them through your care and commitment.

• Inspire the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals that Residents will genuinely enjoy.
• Ensure every dish supports Residents’ health and wellbeing, considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements.
• Take responsibility for managing the kitchen efficiently – overseeing stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP.
• Work closely with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence while running a smooth, well‑organised kitchen operation.
• Shape mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences that enhance Residents’ quality of life.

• An S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
• A minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Energy, leadership, and the ability to motivate others
• Organised, able to plan ahead, and take pride in delivering excellent service every day
• Kind, considerate, and committed to making our care homes a great place to live – and work

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise the signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves.

Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve.

You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well‑being and throughout your career as a Head Chef we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• First‑rate working environment in a purpose‑built luxury home
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care

Please note:

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time‑limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.