Head Chef

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Head Chef – Care Home

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 area)
Salary: £33,000+ per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (alternate weekends, no evenings)

Lead with Passion – Make a Real Impact as Head Chef in a Care Home Setting

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly regarded residential care home in the Haywards Heath area. This 41-bed home has an excellent reputation for quality care and provides a warm, welcoming environment for both residents and staff.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, creating delicious, nutritious meals that support residents’ wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys delivering high-quality food in a calm, structured environment – with straight shifts, no evening work, and the chance to make a genuine difference every day.

What’s In It for You?

• Blue Light Discount Card

• Holiday & days out discounts

• Long service awards

• Employee recognition programme

• Fully supported induction into healthcare catering

• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior team members through an internal Chef Academy

• Supportive and inclusive working environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences

• Leading and inspiring a small, dedicated kitchen team

• Creating seasonal menus using fresh, quality ingredients

• Managing kitchen operations, stock control, and budgets

• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled chef with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering quality, wholesome food. Experience within a care or healthcare setting is advantageous but not essential – full training will be provided.

If you’re empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset, this could be the perfect next step in your culinary career.

Apply Now to find out more about this Head Chef opportunity in Haywards Heath.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Reference: 932268 | INDCATERERING
Job Role: Head Chef
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

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