Head Chef

Job summary

Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements? The role of a Head chef with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it. Where you'll be working Hazlemere Lodge - High Wycombe Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £16.56 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable. Must be avai

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef position at Agincare Homes Holdings is a permanent role in High Wycombe, offering a salary of £16.56 per hour. The role involves more than just cooking; it is about providing a high quality of life for those in need. The Head Chef will be responsible for menu planning, understanding and managing dietary requirements, and overseeing kitchen management, including stock management and hygiene standards. Candidates should have at least 12 months of work rights, experience in kitchen management, and a background in care home settings. Benefits include career development opportunities, fully funded training, and a Blue Light discount package among others.

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service. With over 5,500 team members, Agincare has grown to become one of the UK's largest care providers, offering a variety of services across more than 170 locations. Agincare supports care leavers and the Armed Forces community by providing guaranteed interviews or career conversations. As a Care Leaver Covenant signatory, Agincare is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages diverse applications. Its services are regulated by the CQC, ensuring high standards of care across its nursing homes, extra care facilities, supported living, and more.

Details

• Date posted: 02 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16.56 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1545548587
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, High Wycombe, HP15 7BQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a challenging role where you can learn new skills and deliver great food? Are you experienced in catering and managing dietary requirements?

The role of a Head chef with Agincare is more than just cooking. You will be working with our team to provide a high quality of life for those that need it.

• Hazlemere Lodge - High Wycombe
• Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare
• £16.56 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• A background within kitchens and understanding of how to run a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of the IDDSI framework or supporting complex dietary requirements is desirable.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week including weekends.
• Kitchen experience in a care home setting is essential
• Menu planning -Collaborating with the home manager and our residents' requests and wishes, you will be able to develop and implement menu ideas. Our homes are always having themed days and events where you can showcase your skills and creativity.
• Understanding dietary needs - You will work closely with the wider staff to ensure we are meeting our resident's specific nutritional and dietary needs including modified food textures and allergies.
• Kitchen Management -You will be the main point of contact for the kitchen and responsible for the day to day running of stock management and hygiene standards

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions