Job summary
The job posting is for a Head Chef position at Aria Healthcare's Garth House care home in Dorking, Surrey. The home is a 39-bedded nursing, residential, and dementia care facility with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.6 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The Head Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients, leading and mentoring the catering team, and showcasing a high level of hospitality.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Garth House care home. You will use high-quality ingredients to create delicious and visually appealing dishes that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of the residents. Additionally, you will lead and mentor your catering team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. The role offers full-time hours with alternate weekends, a pay rate of £17.90 per hour, and a variety of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.
About us
Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care services. The company operates several care homes across the UK, including Garth House in Dorking. Aria Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
- 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
- CQC Rating - Good
- Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk
About the Role
- Head Chef
- Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
- Pay Rate £17.90 per hour
What will Aria Care Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Wagestream
- 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
- Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
- 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
- CQC Rating - Good
- Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk
About the Role
- Head Chef
- Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
- Pay Rate £17.90 per hour
What will Aria Care Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Wagestream
- 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 for the Head Chef role should have a strong background in the culinary arts, demonstrating a passion for creating fresh, nutritious, and visually appealing meals. Experience in a healthcare or similar setting is preferred, as the role requires an understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of the resident population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful candidate for the Head Chef role should have a strong background in the culinary arts, demonstrating a passion for creating fresh, nutritious, and visually appealing meals. Experience in a healthcare or similar setting is preferred, as the role requires an understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of the resident population.
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.
