Job summary
The Head Chef role at Frethey House, a 41-bed Residential & Nursing Home in Taunton, Somerset, offers a unique opportunity to lead a skilled culinary team in providing fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.6 review score on Carehome.co.uk, showcasing its commitment to high-quality care. As the Head Chef, you will have the creative freedom to showcase your culinary expertise, while also mentoring and developing your team through Aria Care's Chef Academy.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating delicious, nutritious meals for the residents using the best fresh ingredients available. You will lead by example, demonstrating a passion for food and a commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. The role includes a fully supported induction, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your technical skills in healthcare catering and mentor your team to progress within the Chef Academy. The position offers a competitive salary of £15.40 per hour for a 40-hour work week, with no evening shifts, and a range of employee benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.
About us
Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, with a focus on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for both residents and staff. The organization prides itself on its commitment to diversity, learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences, and fostering a growth mindset among its employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
- 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
- CQC Rating - Good
- Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6
About the role
- Head Chef
- 40 hours per week
- £15.40 PH
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 highly skilled chefs 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 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
- Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
- 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
- CQC Rating - Good
- Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6
About the role
- Head Chef
- 40 hours per week
- £15.40 PH
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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 for the Head Chef role should possess strong culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. Relevant qualifications in hospitality or catering, as well as experience in a healthcare or similar setting, would be highly desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate for the Head Chef role should possess strong culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. Relevant qualifications in hospitality or catering, as well as experience in a healthcare or similar setting, 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.
