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Head Chef

The closing date is 12 October 2025

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Job summary

This is a role for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. The role involves leading a team, mentoring, and showcasing high-level hospitality. The successful candidate will have a passion for using the best fresh ingredients and a creative flair to deliver excellent culinary experiences.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. They will lead a team of kitchen staff, mentor them, and ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation. The role offers a work-life balance with no evening shifts and alternate weekends off. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and the opportunity to further develop their skills through the organization's Chef Academy.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is a healthcare provider that operates care homes across the UK. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1362039726

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 hours PW working Alternate Weekends & No Evenings 
  • £15.00 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 role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 hours PW working Alternate Weekends & No Evenings 
  • £15.00 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

  • Extensive experience as a Head Chef or similar senior culinary role, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering high-quality meals. Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Extensive experience as a Head Chef or similar senior culinary role, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering high-quality meals. Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations in a healthcare setting.

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

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1362039726

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


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