Head Chef

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the res

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef at Avery Healthcare is integral to the operation of Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. This role focuses on managing a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service within budget, significantly impacting residents' well-being. Responsibilities include preparing modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance, placing food orders with approved suppliers while maintaining budget compliance, supervising kitchen staff and the Host team, and ensuring safe working systems. Successful candidates should embody core values like caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. Essential qualifications include two years' experience in a similar role within the care or hospitality sectors and relevant catering credentials such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. The role offers challenges and the reward of making a tangible difference in the community. Additionally, prospective candidates should be ready for a DBS Disclosure check, sponsored by Avery Healthcare.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, driven by the belief that later life should be enriching. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, fostering an environment filled with respect, compassion, and shared dedication to exceptional care. Avery's mission of 'creating meaningful lives together' extends through its network of over 100 homes across the country. Employees at Avery are valued and empowered, contributing to a supportive environment where they can grow professionally. The company is not just a place of work but a community where team members can feel an essential part of a larger purpose, which is evident in its culture and operational strategies. Avery also emphasizes continuous professional development, celebrating achievements and fostering resilience. This commitment makes them a preferred choice for both staff and residents, focusing on high standards and community well-being.

Details

• Date posted: 04 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16.64 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1547026281
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.