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Chelmsford Manor Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home located on Galleywood Road in the vibrant city of Chelmsford. Opening in 2026, the home has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in an environment where comfort, dignity and independence are at the heart of everyday life. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a welcoming home, combining elegant surroundings, innovative technology and compassionate, person-centred care to ensure residents receive the highest standards of support.
Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside, Chelmsford Manor offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. The home will feature bright, contemporary living spaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, stylish communal lounges and a range of luxury amenities designed to encourage social connection, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. As part of the local community, Chelmsford Manor will provide residents with a place where they can continue to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the reassurance of expert care delivered by a dedicated and passionate team.
We are seeking to appoint a kind, motivated and experienced Head Chef to join our team. To provide a high quality food service to support residents, responsive to their needs contribute to their overall positive experience of living in the Home. We have a 40 hours contract available with an hourly rate of £20.00! Shift times are 0730-1730, with alternate weekend working.
Role Responsibilities:
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Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice on what they wish to ear during the day.
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Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities,taking into accountthe diets to meet medical,ethnicand personal needs and preferences.
- Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for servicein a timely mannerand in the correct sequence.
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Understand,followand adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance.
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Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic andmaintaina high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act1999, andensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept.
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Manage,allocatedutiesand supervise the kitchen team ensuring a quality delivery of services.
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Inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expectedhigh standards.
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Take part in recruitment of the kitchen staff with the Home Manager.
Skills and experience required:
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To be able to work independently and organise other members of the kitchen team is essential.
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Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service is essential.
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Experience of working in a care home or similar is essential.
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Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery is essential.
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Ability to contribute and develop thefour weekmenu is essential.
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Ability to complete recordsdemonstratingadherence to legal requirements is essential.
The Benefits
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Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
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5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
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Paid DBS
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Uniform provided
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Paid training
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Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
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Excellent induction programme for new starters
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A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
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Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
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A competitive rate of pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Wellbeing programmes
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Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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Ongoing career development
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Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
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Pension scheme
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EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.
This position is subject to a DBS check
