Head Chef


Company:	Ecruit
Salary:	£13.81 - £14.31
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Belper (Derbyshire, England), DE56 1RT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Head Chef - £13.81 - £14.31 per hour - Belper, Derbyshire

Do you enjoy creating fresh, nutritious meals that people genuinely look forward to? Are you ready to lead a kitchen team in a caring, supportive home environment?

The role

Milford Care is looking for a Head Chef to join Spencer Grove, our nursing and residential care home. This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, over a 7-day rota.

Key Responsibilities

You will run the kitchen day to day, preparing balanced meals that meet residents’ needs, preferences and dietary requirements.

You will also:

Plan varied, nutritious menus

Lead and support the kitchen team

Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards

Manage stock, ordering and food waste

Keep within agreed kitchen cost guidelines

Work closely with care and nursing colleagues

Support training and safe kitchen practices

About our company

Milford Care has been family-run for over 35 years. We are proud to offer person-centred care in a warm, respectful and friendly setting.

Opened in 2009, Spencer Grove’s spacious layout and design was awarded “Best Healthcare Development” at the LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards

The accolades don’t end at “Best Healthcare Development”, Spencer Grove has received many other awards for excellence in care in the following years, including a number of winners at the Great British Care Awards.

The Benefits

Full in-house training and ongoing development

Support with NVQs and further training

CareFriends referral bonus scheme

Free uniform

Workplace pension

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Annual Milford Care Awards

Supportive, family-feel team culture

Real progression opportunities

The person

You will need a Food Safety Level 2 certificate.

Care home or nursing home experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.

More importantly, you will be organised, reliable and kind, with the confidence to lead a kitchen and work well with residents, colleagues and the wider care team.

What’s next

Apply today and join Milford Care as Head Chef, where your food can bring comfort, choice and enjoyment to residents every day.

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