Head Chef

Permanent

Head Chef – Residential Care Home
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Salary: Approx. £34,500 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Make a Real Difference in a Calm, Caring Environment

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a respected care home provider, supporting their 40-bed residential and dementia care home in Surbiton. Known for its warm, person-centred approach and welcoming atmosphere, the home is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen team.

Why Join This Care Home?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef looking for a stable role with daytime hours, alternate weekends off, and the chance to positively impact residents’ lives.

Benefits include:

• Day shifts only – no late evenings
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounts on holidays, high street retailers and leisure activities
• Long service awards and employee recognition schemes
• Supportive and friendly team environment

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a small kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals
• Designing varied, seasonal menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards are met
• Managing stock control, kitchen budgets and supplier relationships
• Catering for up to 40 residents

About You:

You’ll be an experienced chef with a strong background in kitchen management and a passion for delivering nutritious, homely meals. Experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.

Interested?
Click Apply Now, and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this Head Chef opportunity in Surbiton.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Role: Head Chef
Job Number: 933237 | INDCATERERING

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.