Colten Care Chef

Your passion means more

Make someone’s everyday more special

At Colten Care, we believe there is more to being a chef in one of our homes than simply preparing meals. Every meal is an opportunity to create joy and comfort. As a Colten Care home chef, you have the unique chance to craft delicious, nourishing dishes that brighten the lives of our residents.

Your culinary skills will not only provide essential nutrition but also contribute to creating a homely environment for our residents. If you’re passionate about cooking and dedicated to making a difference, join us and enhance the daily lives of those we care for.

Current Vacancies

Head Chef – Abbotts Barton, Winchester

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Mobile Head Chef – Bournemouth & Poole

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Head Chef – Linden House, Lymington

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Head Chef – Avon Reach, Christchurch

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Head Chef – Wellington Grange, Chichester

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Head Chef – Braemar Lodge, Salisbury

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Head Chef – Belmore Lodge, Lymington

Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, an average of 42 hours per week. Pay rates: From £34,500 up to £35,500 per annum

Behind The Food

Meet Jack

Jack is our skilled Chef at Brook View care home in West Moors, Dorset. With experience in fine dining and a love for making our residents happy, Jack prepares wonderful meals that combine top quality with a personal touch. Find out more about his journey and how he creates special dining experiences for the residents at Brook View.

Meet Martin

Martin is our Chef at Dedicated Dementia Home Fernhill in Ferndown. With a background in high-end hotels and a passion for enhancing residents’ lives, Martin’s dedication shines through every meal. Learn more about his journey and how he combines his culinary skills with a personalised approach.

Meet Gary

Gary is our dedicated Chef at Colten Care with over 26 years of service. Having travelled the world with the Army Catering Corps and seen countless changes in our homes, Gary ensures every meal is both nutritious and delicious. Discover his unique approach to creating memorable dining experiences for our residents.

You Mean More

A Healthier Work-life Balance

What if you could work in a place that supports a better balance between your professional and personal life? We understand the importance of finding the balance between your professional and personal life.

That’s why we’re committed to providing a supportive environment where you can thrive both at work and at home.

Working at Colten Care, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values your well-being.

Your creativity means more

Beyond The Kitchen

What if you could work in a role where your contributions go beyond the kitchen, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

Your role extends beyond creating delicious dishes; it involves helping to create a sense of community, participating in special events, engaging with residents and bringing a personal touch to every meal.

By sharing your passion for food and engaging with our residents, you help build a vibrant, supportive environment where everyone feels valued.

Your skills mean more

Enhancing Health & Wellbeing

What if the dishes you created dishes were to enhance overall wellbeing for older generations. As a Colten Care chef, you will work closely with our clinical teams to address each resident’s unique dietary needs and preferences.

This means creating meals that cater to specific nutritional requirements, such as high-calorie milkshakes or extra portions, and making thoughtful adjustments for health needs such swallowing problems.

For residents with dietary restrictions, you’ll create delicious alternatives, ensuring that meals are both nourishing and enjoyable.

About Colten Care

Colten Care is a family-owned, independent, award-winning care home provider founded in Lymington in 1981. We provide nursing, residential and dementia care in Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex and Wiltshire. In more than 40 years in the industry, we’ve built an outstanding reputation thanks to our amazing people and our focus on keeping residents at the heart of all we do.

We ensure life in a Colten Care home is a life lived well, where residents are treated as individuals by a compassionate and caring team, and supported with everything they need to live fulfilled and meaningful lives.