Care Home Head Chef

Job summary

Fairmile Grange Nursing Home — Part of the Allegra Care Family

At Allegra Care, we believe home should feel like home. That’s why we follow a unique household model of care, creating warm, family-style environments where residents feel truly comfortable, valued, and supported.

Every day, our compassionate teams build meaningful relationships, helping residents maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing. It’s care with heart — and you could be part of it.

Head Chef – 44 hours per week

We’re looking for an energetic, creative and caring qualified Chef to join our close-knit team at our beautiful home in Christchurch.

Mealtimes are a real highlight for our residents, and you’ll play a key role in making them special. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cooking with purpose and wants to make a genuine difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating fresh, nutritious and delicious menus tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs
• Working closely with residents, managers and the care team to design meals that feel personal and homely
• Bringing ideas, passion and imagination to a domestic-style kitchen environment
• Leading a small team doing really important and meaningful work
• Managing all key areas of the kitchen, including exacting health and food safety standards, and budgetary control
• Delivering a hospitality experience you can be proud of — without the late nights or intense pressure of mainstream catering

What we’re looking for

• A qualified, experienced Chef who cares about quality and presentation
• Someone who enjoys working in a warm, friendly environment
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• An understanding of special diets and nutritional needs

What we offer

• Up to £19.16 per hour
• A flexible schedule — our home is open seven days a week, but the hours are far more family?friendly than traditional hospitality, and you'll be working daytimes and alternate weekends. 
• The chance to genuinely impact lives every day
• Support, training and opportunities to grow your career as part of a developing and ambitious care group

Join us at Fairmile Grange and discover a role that’s fulfilling, inspiring and truly rewarding.

Apply today and become part of our Allegra Care family.

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