Job Description

Are you a chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Head Chef.

The Role

Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements Menu design and planning Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme Hundreds of online and in-store discounts Annual purchase holiday scheme Wellbeing support Wagestream- access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that's needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.


We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.


We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

At Haven Lodge we offer a warm, friendly welcome by the sea.

Located just metres from the seafront, Haven Lodge is a welcoming care home at the end of a quiet residential cul-de-sac in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. We provide nursing, respite and end of life care for older people, including individuals with Alzheimer's and other sorts of dementia.


Our warm, supportive approach involves really getting to know each resident and making sure they're settled and happy. We develop personal care programmes for each individual, including activities based around their interests.


Every month, we meet with residents and their families for an informal chat. It's another chance to listen to any feedback or suggestions they might have for us. We also compile a monthly newsletter, which we hand out at the meetings.


We extend our care to residents' loved ones too. Our experienced, friendly team is always there with a listening ear and a cup of tea - we make the time to sit, talk and, if we're asked, offer helpful advice. Relatives find this very comforting and appreciate knowing that we're there for them as well.