Head Chef
Aria Care
The closing date is 01 July 2025
Job summary
This is a full-time Head Chef role at a 34-bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home in Liss, Hampshire. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients, and leading and mentoring the catering team.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. You will have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality and lead by example, mentoring your team. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings, and there will be a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in healthcare. You will also have the opportunity to mentor your team through the company's Chef academy.
About us
Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
- 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- Full-time 40 hours; working alternate weekends
- £16.00 per hour
What will Aria Care Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
- 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- Full-time 40 hours; working alternate weekends
- £16.00 per hour
What will Aria Care Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate Head Chef with experience in the healthcare sector or a similar environment. They should have a strong understanding of nutritional requirements and a flair for creating high-quality meals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate Head Chef with experience in the healthcare sector or a similar environment. They should have a strong understanding of nutritional requirements and a flair for creating high-quality meals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
