About this role
Job summary The role of Head Chef at Chestnut View Care Home involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate Chef with the ability to lead a team, mentor staff, and showcase their creative flair in hospitality. The position offers a supportive work environment, benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Main duties of the job The Head Chef is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents of Chestnut View Care Home. This includes planning menus, purchasing ingredients, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, mentor and develop their team, and contribute to the overall well-being of the residents.
About us Chestnut View Care Home is a 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Haslemere, Surrey. The home has a reputation for providing excellent care and is rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk. The organisation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can grow and thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Home:
Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk About the role
Head Chef Full Time - 40 hours per week - Alternate full weekends required IDDSI Experience is beneficial £16.60 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 have extensive experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. Knowledge of the IDDSI framework and expertise in creating meals for individuals with special dietary needs or preferences would be beneficial. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
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
Haslemere
GU27 1LA
Employer's website https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)