Head Chef (Residential)

Are you passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals while making a meaningful impact on people's lives? Join our team at Lavender Court as Head Chef and bring joy through food every day!

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

Lavender Court is recruiting for an experienced Head Chef who has a minimum of Level 2 QCF qualification in catering and demonstrable experience in working as a Head chef within a Care Home.

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - 39 HOURS PER WEEK!

Shifts: 7am - 5pm

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change

We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
• We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday
• Blue Light Card provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
• Reward and recognition Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus GBP350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.

Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!

• Pay Rate is GBP14.18 per hour, with a higher rate on weekends of GBP15.18 per hour.
• Provide a high standard or varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored.
• To manage and order food stock.
• To maintain a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard.
• To work with the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food

I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given.

If you would like to have a chat with our friendly recruitment team, please call us on and select Option 1.

Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.