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.

The Willows care home offers quality care in a warm, relaxed and homely atmosphere.

The Willows is a modern, purpose-built care home set in a quiet residential area of Middlesbrough and is sometimes known locally as Woodside Resource Centre. We offer specialist nursing, residential, respite and day care for older people who have Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.


We also offer a flexible day care service to older people living in the area who have dementia, as well as compassionate and supportive end of life care.


We work hard to make sure residents feel comfortable, settled and happy. Our team at The Willows spend time getting to know residents so that we can provide personalised care and offer the food and activities they like most.


We encourage residents to stay active and there's something for everyone with regular outings, visits from professional entertainers and activities such as painting, memory games and card making. We even have a 'wandering pathway' within the home, so that residents with dementia are able to explore freely. You can learn more about daily life at The Willows here.