Head Chef

Job summary

Hampton Care Home is a spacious, purpose-built home in the London suburb of Hampton, providing high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 76 residents. Set across three floors with generous ensuite bedrooms, dedicated staff teams and secure landscaped gardens, the home offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed for comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Head Chef | Hampton Care Home, Hampton TW12 2DW
Full-Time | £40,000 per annum | No late nights, great work–life balance.

Create food that brings comfort, joy, and nourishment. Lead a kitchen where your skills truly matter without sacrificing your evenings.

Are you a skilled culinary leader who takes pride in producing high-quality meals with care, creativity, and consistency? We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Hampton Care Home, where your food will make a meaningful difference to the daily lives of our residents.

Why This Role Matters

In our home, food is more than a meal it’s comfort, wellbeing, and a moment of joy. As our Head Chef, you’ll shape mealtimes that feel homely, dignified, and delicious. You’ll guide a smooth, professional kitchen and inspire your team to deliver excellence with every plate.

And the best part? No more late nights. Our kitchen runs on steady daytime hours, giving you a genuine opportunity to enjoy a healthier work–life balance.

Contract details:

• £40,000 per annum
• Daytime hours only, no evenings or late-night finishes (7:30am to 3pm early shift and 9:30am to 5:30pm late shifts on a rota basis)
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (full-time)

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Craft Fresh, Nutritious Meals: Prepare, cook, and present hot and cold dishes tailored to residents’ dietary needs.

Menu Planning: Design balanced, seasonal menus with the Group Executive Chef & Home Manager, ensuring great quality within budget.
Lead the Kitchen Team: Supervise and guide staff to maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisation.
Train & Develop: Deliver Basic Food Hygiene training and keep your own knowledge up to date.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain accurate stock, temperature, and safety records and uphold high standards in kitchen cleanliness.
Stock & Ordering: Oversee stock rotation, ordering, deliveries, and stock valuations.
Roster Planning: Prepare kitchen rotas for smooth daily operations.
Recruitment: Support interviews for new kitchen team members.

What You’ll Bring

You’re someone who cares about good food and the people you’re cooking for. In our home, your approach matters just as much as your experience. We’re looking for someone who bring