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Head ChefNHS

High Wycombe, HP15 7BQ Permanent £16.56
Posted 9 September 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
High Wycombe Rail Station (2.3 miles, direct) Amersham Underground Station (4.7 miles, direct) Station Interchange (2.3 miles, direct)

Job summary

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whats on the menu for you: £16.56 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 No evening shifts and every other weekend off Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex diet

Main duties of the job

Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile? Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you! We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge, youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day. Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day. Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.

Job description

Package Description: Are you a keen chef with heart, creativity and a passion for making people smile?

Looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? If so, this is the career for you!

We believe that great food is about more than just flavour, its about comfort, connection and care. As a chef with Hazlemere Lodge , youll have the opportunity to use your creative flair and culinary talents to bring joy to our residents every day.

Whats on the menu for you:

  • £16.56 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
  • No evening shifts and every other weekend off
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light discount package & company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
  • Experience in a professional kitchen and an understanding of kitchen operations
  • Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or experience supporting complex dietary requirements (desirable)
  • Available to work day shifts and alternate weekends

About the role:Whether its crafting delicious meals that meet individual dietary needs, creating themed dining experiences that bring the home to life, or simply serving a favourite dish that reminds someone of home, youll be making a real difference every day.

Using your culinary skills and food knowledge, youll help create daily menus, support the organisation and smooth running of the kitchen, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation are maintained at all times.

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare

If youre passionate about great food, teamwork, and making a difference, wed love to welcome you to the Agincare family.

About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies at www.agincare.com/careers.

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