Head Chef

About the Position

£19.23 per hour, free meals on shift, plus lots of great benefits!

Find your place and make a difference as a Head Chef at Berkley Care

Are you currently an experienced chef working in care, or would you like the opportunity to use your skills as a Head Chef in a luxury care setting? Do you want to work hours that don’t include split shifts and late nights?  If you answered yes, then taking the first step in your career as a Head Chef with Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.

Shift pattern: 

8am - 6pm inclusive of alternate weekend working

Allocated time off of the floor each week to fulfil admin responsibilities

A Top Employer 2026

For the third year running, Berkley Care is the only UK luxury care home provider to be recognised in this year’s Top Employer Awards for going above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being and development.  This award is given in recognition of the group’s commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive work environment, where the culture is warm and encouraging. 

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is passionate about making a difference to the everyday life of others
• A Head Chef who creates delicious and nutritious dishes for 5-star dining experiences
• An individual to lead and develop a highly skilled and professional kitchen team
• Someone who is compassionate and treats others with respect

Are you able to provide the following?:

• Previous experience as an experienced/Head Chef
• A minimum of three years’ experience of professional catering and L3 Catering Qualification or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of IDDSI, menu planning and creating dishes for different diets
• A desire to ensure all dining experiences are of the highest standard
• Support for residents to promote choice and dignity and in preparing their own food and drink if they wish to
• Budget planning, financial and stock management
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing a high performing kitchen team
• Lead in the organisation and preparation of food for special events and celebrations
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure

What can you expect from us

• Free meals and drinks whilst at work
• Monetary rewards for long service 
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Industry leading Company Sick Pay (for critical illness and clinically necessary surgery)
• Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations, plus a Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP Helpline
• A luxury working environment
• Excellent learning, development and training opportunities

Our recruitment process

So, if you want a rewarding role as a Head Chef where you’ll be valued for the person you are and where you’ll be appreciated and respected for what you can bring to the role, apply today.  The interview process is in two stages; there is a face-to-face in-person interview with the Home Manager.  Following this, the final interview is with the Group Head of Hospitality where you will get to showcase your skills. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company.  We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce.  Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.

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