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Head Chef

The closing date is 02 January 2026

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Job summary

The Holmwood Care Centre is a 60-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia home that has been rated 9.0 on Carehome.co.uk. They are seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible work schedule, and various employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team of chefs to prepare and serve high-quality meals for the residents. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creative flair and passion for hospitality, as well as mentor and support the development of your team. The role offers a straight shift pattern with no evenings, providing a good work-life balance.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company that operates the Holmwood Care Centre, a well-regarded 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia home located in Kidderminster. The organization is committed to providing excellent care and creating a positive work environment for its employees.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1418412899

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 9.0 on Carehome.co.uk

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 Home:

  • Holmwood Care Centre, 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.0 on Carehome.co.uk

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

  • The successful candidate should have previous experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting. They should possess strong culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create nutritious and enjoyable meals for the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should have previous experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting. They should possess strong culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create nutritious and enjoyable meals for the residents.

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

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1418412899

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Kidderminster

DY10 3DJ


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