About this role
Job summary About the Home: Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN. 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home. CQC Rating Good. Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. About the role Head Chef. 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends. £17.08 per hour. NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred. Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided). 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
Main duties of the job The position of Head Chef at Kings Lodge Nursing Home is a pivotal role, demanding the creation of fresh, nutritious meals utilizing the best ingredients. This role not only involves culinary expertise but also leadership, as the Chef is expected to lead by example and mentor the kitchen team. Tasks are accomplished within straight shifts with no evening work, allowing for a balanced schedule. The company provides a comprehensive induction and an opportunity for further growth through its Chef academy. Additional perks include a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and various recognition programs.
About us OLYMPUS OPCO LTD operates Kings Lodge Nursing Home, a care facility with 77 beds providing residential, nursing, and dementia care. This Home is proud of its 'Good' rating from CQC and a 9.7 score from Carehome.co.uk, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care services. As part of Aria Care, this company fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace, where individuals can learn from each others cultures and experiences. Aria Care aims to support its staff with various rewards and recognition programs and encourages both personal and professional growth.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Home:
Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating – Good Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk About the role
Head Chef 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends £17.08 per hour NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided)
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
NVQ 2 required, NVQ 3 preferred, Food safety Level 3 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.
Employer details Employer name Aria Care
Address OLYMPUS OPCO LTD
Bosham
PO18 8PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)