Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The job posting is for the position of Head Chef at Holmwood Care Centre, a 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Kidderminster, UK. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients, leading and mentoring the catering team, and showcasing high-level hospitality. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and excellent culinary skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively and lead a team.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents of the Holmwood Care Centre. You will work closely with the catering team to ensure that all meals are prepared and presented to the highest standards, and you will also be responsible for mentoring and developing the team. The role requires a creative and innovative approach to menu planning, as well as a strong understanding of the dietary and nutritional needs of the residents. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen budget and ensuring that all food safety and hygiene standards are met.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating the Holmwood Care Centre, a 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Kidderminster, UK. The home has a rating of 9.2 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of resident satisfaction. The company is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and offers a range of benefits to its employees, including a blue light discount card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1322234783

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Holmwood Care Centre, 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.2 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 hours PW
  • £15

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:

  • Holmwood Care Centre, 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.2 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 hours PW
  • £15

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 successful candidate will have a strong background in the culinary arts, with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for a large number of people. They will also have excellent leadership and mentoring skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. A relevant culinary qualification, such as a Diploma in Professional Cookery or a Degree in Culinary Arts, would be highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will have a strong background in the culinary arts, with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for a large number of people. They will also have excellent leadership and mentoring skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. A relevant culinary qualification, such as a Diploma in Professional Cookery or a Degree in Culinary Arts, would be highly 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1322234783

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


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