Head Chef

Head Chef – Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Head Chef to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters — improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day.

Location

Newland House - Witney, Oxfordshire (OX28 3JG)

Hours

Full-time (40 hours per week - includes alternate weekend working). Daytime shifts only - no unsociable hours or late nights

Your Role:

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents
• Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety
• Manage stock and minimise waste
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What we’re looking for:

• Previous Chef/Head Chef experience
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)
• Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us?

• No out-of-hours working – no late nights or unsociable hours
• Consistent daytime shifts for a great work-life balance
• Free meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Paid holiday + pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly working environment

Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food — without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.