Job summary
The job posting is for a Head Chef position at Claydon House, a 49-bed residential, dementia, and nursing home in Lewes, East Sussex. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available, leading and mentoring the catering team, and showcasing high-level hospitality.
Main duties of the job
The Head Chef role involves leading the catering team, creating fresh and nutritious meals for the residents, and demonstrating a high level of culinary skills and creativity. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, with 10-hour shifts and alternate full weekends. The role offers a range of benefits, including 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 residential, dementia, and nursing care services. The organization is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, valuing learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
- 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- Full time - 40 hours per week - 10 hour shifts - working alternate full weekends
- £16.50 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
- Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
- 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Head Chef
- Full time - 40 hours per week - 10 hour shifts - working alternate full weekends
- £16.50 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 ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate chef with experience in the healthcare sector. They should have the ability to lead by example, mentor their team, and showcase their creative flair in producing high-quality hospitality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate chef with experience in the healthcare sector. They should have the ability to lead by example, mentor their team, and showcase their creative flair in producing high-quality hospitality.
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.
