This job expired on 16th February 2026
Culinary Care Lead
The Culinary Care Lead is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience that enhances safety, wellbeing, identity, culture, dignity and joy. Dining is at the heart of home life — it shapes comfort, emotional security and a sense of belonging.
This role ensures that every meal served in the home is safe, nutritious, culturally sensitive and beautifully presented. It also sets the tone for hospitality, warmth and connection within the home
You are not simply a chef; you are a hospitality ambassador, a nutritional safety guardian, a culture-setter, and a visible leader within the home. You influence resident experience, clinical safety and the emotional atmosphere of mealtimes.
You are a key part of the home’s engine — elevating culinary excellence, experience design, safe nutrition and meaningful daily living for every resident.
About the role
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership, Culture & Team Development
Hands-On Chef Duties & Meal Production (Daily)
CHG Dining Philosophy
High-Quality Meal Preparation & Presentation
Presence in Dining Rooms
Person-Centred Nutrition & IDDSI Compliance
Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusive Food Practices
Seasonal Menu Design, Co-Design & Pictorial Menus
Dining Experience & Hospitality Standards
Family Engagement & Resident Partnership
Stock, Ordering & Budget Management
Kitchen Safety, Compliance & Environmental Excellence
Nourish Digital Governance Responsibilities
Governance & Quality Contribution
Dining Experience Standards Book
Innovation & External Best Practice
Crisis Preparedness & Calm Operational Leadership
Ambience Leadership With Resident Experience Manager
“Think Big” Culinary Ambition
Constantia Healthcare Group
Constantia Healthcare Group is a highly ambitious care organisation supporting people with age-related needs and complex care requirements. While we are small in size, we are strong in purpose and committed to delivering exceptional care. Everything we do is centred on the people we support, ensuring dignity, compassion and safety are always at the heart of our services. We believe outstanding care begins with outstanding people, which is why we invest in our colleagues, support professional growth and create an environment where individuals feel valued. At Constantia, we set high standards, work together and strive every day to deliver care we are proud of.
At Constantia Healthcare Group, we believe great care starts with great people. We are a values-driven organisation supporting individuals with age-related needs and complex care requirements, ensuring the people we care for remain at the centre of everything we do. Our teams are supported, respected and encouraged to grow, because we know that when our colleagues thrive, the quality of care we deliver thrives too. We are proud to be an organisation that invests in its services, develops its people and continually strives for excellence. Joining Constantia means becoming part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference.
Constantia Healthcare Group is a growing care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality support for people with age-related needs and complex care requirements. Our approach is simple: put people first and build teams that feel supported, valued and proud of the work they do. We believe in strong leadership, clear values and a culture where colleagues are empowered to deliver the very best care. We are committed to continuously improving our homes, investing in our teams and raising standards across everything we do. If you want to work somewhere where your contribution truly matters, Constantia Healthcare Group is a place where you can thrive.
Our benefits
At Constantia Healthcare Group we believe that when our colleagues feel supported, valued and recognised, they are able to deliver the very best care. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing. Our colleagues benefit from ongoing training and career development opportunities, annual salary reviews and a workplace pension scheme to support long-term financial security. Alongside this, we offer wellbeing support including confidential counselling and mental health resources, a paid day off on your birthday, a paid volunteering day, employee recognition awards, high street discounts and access to wellbeing initiatives. Additional benefits include referral bonuses, discounted gym membership, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and a strong network of colleagues across the organisation who support one another every day.
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
A diversity program
Free parking
Free work laptop
Referral bonus
Company retreats
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Shopping Cashback
Work With Charities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Staff celebration events
Company employee App
Culinary Care Lead
Constantia Healthcare Group is a highly ambitious care organisation supporting people with age-related needs and complex care requirements. While we are small in size, we are strong in purpose and committed to delivering exceptional care. Everything we do is centred on the people we support, ensuring dignity, compassion and safety are always at the heart of our services. We believe outstanding care begins with outstanding people, which is why we invest in our colleagues, support professional growth and create an environment where individuals feel valued. At Constantia, we set high standards, work together and strive every day to deliver care we are proud of.