Head Chef

Job summary

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Harrier Grange Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £17.50 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

Are you an experienced chef ready to lead a kitchen where your work makes a real impact every day? At Harrier Grange, our food is freshly prepared, thoughtfully presented, and central to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents. We are seeking a talented and organised Head Chef to oversee all aspects of our kitchen, delivering high-quality meals in a welcoming care home environment.

Harrier Grange is a purpose-built, luxury care home located in the heart of Andover. We provide residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care in a supportive setting where our residents are treated with kindness and dignity — and our team members are truly valued.

What We Offer

• £17.50 per hour / £36,400 per annum
• 40 hours per week, worked over 5 days
• Day shifts only – no late nights or split shifts
• Paid PVG, pension, free onsite parking, and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time hours)
• Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

What You Will Do
As Head Chef, you will lead a small kitchen team and take full responsibility for planning, preparing, and serving meals that meet both nutritional standards and individual preferences. You will design seasonal menus, cater to a variety of dietary requirements, manage food safety, hygiene, and stock levels, and ensure mealtimes are a positive experience for every resident. You will also play a key role in maintaining high standards across the kitchen, supporting staff development, and working closely with the care team to promote health and wellbeing through food.

What We Are Looking For
You will have solid experience in a chef role, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality settings. You will hold a food hygiene certificate and demonstrate strong knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and kitchen compliance. With excellent leadership, time management, and communication skills, you will be confident running a kitchen independently while maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation.

About Us
Harrier Grange is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.