Job summary
The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare in Liss, Hampshire offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 34-bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home. With a focus on using the best quality ingredients, you will lead a team and showcase your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for the residents of the care home. You will lead a team of kitchen staff, mentoring and supporting their development, and ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards. The role requires excellent culinary skills, creativity, and a commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen budget, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of the residents.
About us
Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential and dementia care services in Hampshire. The company is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for its residents, and places a strong emphasis on promoting health, wellbeing, and independence. Aria Healthcare is rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and has received a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the excellent care and support it provides.
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
- £16.65 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
- £16.65 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
- Candidates for the Head Chef role should have significant experience in a similar position, with a proven track record of creating and delivering high-quality meals in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A formal culinary qualification, such as a professional chef's diploma or NVQ, is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates for the Head Chef role should have significant experience in a similar position, with a proven track record of creating and delivering high-quality meals in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A formal culinary qualification, such as a professional chef's diploma or NVQ, is desirable.
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.
