Head Chef - Full time - Maplewood Court-Catering at Oakland Care Careers

Position Head Chef - Full time - Maplewood Court-Catering
Posted 17 Jan 2026
Expired 16 Feb 2026
Company Oakland Care Careers
Location Maidstone | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Description

Are you a culinary maestro looking to lead the charge in a prestigious kitchen? We are seeking a Head Chef to take our dining experience to new heights. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, craft high-quality menus, and deliver impeccable service. Join us in creating unforgettable dining experiences! Apply now!


We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

  • We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
  • Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
  • Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
  • Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
  • Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
  • Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
  • Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
  • Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
  • Long service awards.

And much more……….

 

Location: Maplewood Court, Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7TA

Hours: 42.5 hours per week - 5 days a week 8.5hrs per day - includes some weekends

Pay: £43,000 Per annum

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days 

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. The Head Chef is a role model within the Home and has a real opportunity to add value to our resident experience by managing all aspects of the dining experience in the.

 

What you will be doing:

  • Leading the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
  • Designing, presenting and delivering high quality menu options.
  • Procuring ingredients and delivering impeccable customer service in line with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSSH regulations.
  • You will also have an opportunity to recruit, induct and develop within your department.

 

What you need to succeed:

  • Impeccable leadership and communication skills.
  • Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets and experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Head Chef is essential.
  • Experience of recruiting, inducting and training your own team.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

  • Family 
  • Integrity 
  • Respect
  • Exceptional
  • Sustainable

 

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

Job Info:

  • Company: Oakland Care Careers
  • Position: Head Chef - Full time - Maplewood Court-Catering
  • Work Location: Maidstone
  • Country: GB

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