Head Chef

Company: The Brendoncare Foundation
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At Brendoncare Stildon, we are now looking for a Chef to join our ranks to help us provide the best quality meals for our residents, suited to their individual needs. The role includes:

  • Meal prep
  • Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks appropriate for individual needs including consistency levels for swallowing
  • Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager
  • Cooking for approximately 60+ people per day
  • Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors and relatives of residents
  • Stock rotation
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
  • Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
  • HACCP record completionLevel 2 Food Safety Qualification
  • Commercial cooking experience
  • Competent in IT software including Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and COSHH legislation and its application
  • Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needsExtensive training and continual personal development
  • Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
  • Free initial DBS check
  • Free parking (subject to availability)
  • An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
  • Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

So, if you have a passion for providing delicious and nutritious meals, and share out values of care, choice, kindness and community, then we would love to hear from you!

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment – whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

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Posted: September 28th, 2026