Job summary
About the Home: Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating Good Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Head Chef 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends £18.22 per hour NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided) What will Care UK Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each others cultures, beliefs,
Main duties of the job
The position is located at Kings Lodge Nursing Home, which is a 77 bedded facility providing residential, nursing, and dementia care. The home has a 'Good' rating from CQC and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The role is for a Head Chef, requiring 40 working hours per week, including alternate weekends. The hourly rate is £18.22. While an NVQ Level 2 is required, candidates with an NVQ Level 3 are preferred, and Food Safety Level 3 certification is desirable but not required, as training can be provided. The position offers several benefits from Care UK, such as a Blue Light Discount Card, discounts on holidays and days out, long service awards, a recognition program, and more. The responsibilities include creating nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, leading by example, mentoring the team, and maintaining high-level hospitality standards without evening shifts. New hires will undergo a supported induction to understand the necessary technical skills in healthcare, with opportunities to mentor and grow teams in the Chef academy.
About us
Care UK is an organisation dedicated to providing quality care services to elderly residents, especially in settings like nursing and residential homes. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, Care UK thrives by valuing different cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They aim to create an environment that respects and nurtures growth while providing comprehensive care solutions. As a company, Care UK places great emphasis on personal development and offers various programs and recognitions, like the Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, service awards, and more. They aim to attract individuals who are not only skilled in their roles but who also demonstrate empathy, respect, and a penchant for personal growth. Their emphasis on learning and person-centered care makes Care UK a reputable choice for those seeking to make a real difference in the lives of care home residents.
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £18.22 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1526116715
- Job locations: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, Bosham, PO18 8PN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Home:
- Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
- 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends
- £18.22 per hour
- NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred
- Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided)
What will Care UK Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred, Food safety Level 3 desirable
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