Head Cook / Chef (1/guildford)

Job Location Guildford

Salary £15.40 - £15.90/hour

Job type: Full-time

Contract type:

Job reference: 1/guildford

Posted 02 October 2025


Head Cook  / Chef – Cook with Care, Lead with Passion - Family run care home where you will feel valued and appreciated

📍 Guildford, Surrey (GU3)

 💷 £15.40 – £15.90 p/h

⏰ 40 hrs Permanent

Our client seeking an enthusiastic Head Cook / Chef to join their warm and friendly Care Home in Guildford. You’ll create fresh, nutritious meals for 30–40 residents and staff — making mealtimes the highlight of the day.

What does the Head Cook / Chef do:

  • Prepare tasty, home-cooked meals daily
  • Cater for special diets & soft meals with care
  • Lead a small kitchen team & manage stock/budgets
  • Keep the kitchen safe, clean & compliant

What we’re looking for in a Head Cook / Chef:

  • Chef experience (care home/hospital/school a bonus)
  • Food Hygiene & Health & Safety knowledge
  • Passion for nutritious, comforting home-style cooking

Benefits for a Head Cook / Chef:

  • Competitive pay (£15.40 – £15.90 p/h)
  • Supportive, family-feel working environment
  • A rewarding role where your food truly makes a difference
  • The role offers the benefit of working closely with the owner and manager, giving you the chance to shape menus, share ideas, and continuously improve the dining experience for residents.

Apply today and bring your passion for food to where it really counts!

For information please apply and our friendly team will be in contact.

INDCARE


Contact information

Adam Jaffer


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