Culinary Care Lead
Constantia Healthcare Group (CHG) is a values-driven organisation committed to providing a supportive and high-quality journey for every colleague. We are dedicated to delivering on our ambition of having a highly skilled, well-prepared, and values-led workforce, firmly aligned to our ethos: "Where People Matter".
About the role
Culinary Care Lead | Cook | Chef
This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience that enhances safety, wellbeing, culture, and dignity. You are not simply a chef; you are a hospitality ambassador and nutritional safety guardian. Responsibilities include hands-on cooking and meal production, leading the culinary team, ensuring IDDSI compliance, and embedding a culture of hospitality and excellence
What you will need
Required criteria
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment
- Experience with texture modified diets
- Previous experience of working in a supervisory role
- Budgetary experience
- Experience of working with service users who have additional support needs
Constantia Healthcare Group
Constantia Healthcare Group is a small yet robust organisation caring for people with age-related needs and complex care and support requirements. We ensure that the person we care for is at the centre of everything we do and, we ensure our colleagues are well supported, appreciated and invested in. At Constantia we want our organisation to work for the people we care for and our colleagues. We are an organisation that strives for excellence and accepts nothing less. We are continuously looking to invest in our services and in our teams.
Constantia Healthcare Group is a small yet robust organisation caring for people with age-related needs and complex care and support requirements. We ensure that the person we care for is at the centre of everything we do and, we ensure our colleagues are well supported, appreciated and invested in. At Constantia we want our organisation to work for the people we care for and our colleagues. We are an organisation that strives for excellence and accepts nothing less. We are continuously looking to invest in our services and in our teams.
Constantia Care’s culture is built on a foundation of compassion, dignity, and professional excellence. They believe in a person-centered approach, prioritizing each client's independence and well-being. This is achieved by fostering an environment of trust and open communication with clients, their families, and staff. The company invests heavily in its caregivers, providing ongoing training and 24/7 support. This commitment to making lives better—for both those they care for and those who provide the care—shapes every interaction and ensures a high standard of service.
Our benefits
Constantia Care provides caregivers with a comprehensive benefits package focused on both professional growth and personal well-being. They offer competitive pay based on the real living wage and continuous professional development through training. Staff are supported by a 24/7 helpline, free counselling, and mental health resources. Additional benefits include a special birthday treat, a paid day off for volunteering, exclusive employee discounts, and a workplace pension scheme. These perks reflect the company's commitment to valuing its team as much as its clients.
Vacation, Paid time off
Competitive salary
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
Culinary Care Lead
Constantia Healthcare Group is a small yet robust organisation caring for people with age-related needs and complex care and support requirements. We ensure that the person we care for is at the centre of everything we do and, we ensure our colleagues are well supported, appreciated and invested in. At Constantia we want our organisation to work for the people we care for and our colleagues. We are an organisation that strives for excellence and accepts nothing less. We are continuously looking to invest in our services and in our teams.