Job summary
The job posting is for a Head Chef position at Southborough Nursing Home, a 45-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Surbiton, Surrey. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available, leading and mentoring the kitchen team, and showcasing high-level hospitality.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents at Southborough Nursing Home. You will need to have a passion for food and a creative flair to provide a high-quality dining experience. The role involves leading and mentoring the kitchen team, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards. You will work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with no evening shifts.
About us
Southborough Nursing Home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a healthcare provider that offers a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home:
- Southborough Nursing Home, 12-14 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QL
- 45 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- 40 hours per week, Working alternate weekends and No Weekends
- £16.60 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:
- Southborough Nursing Home, 12-14 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QL
- 45 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- 40 hours per week, Working alternate weekends and No Weekends
- £16.60 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 should have significant experience as a Head Chef, with a track record of creating delicious and nutritious meals. They should also have strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide the kitchen team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate should have significant experience as a Head Chef, with a track record of creating delicious and nutritious meals. They should also have strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide the kitchen team.
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.
