Assistant Chef

NHS; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Assistant Chef to join their team at a highly-rated care home. This role offers the opportunity to create fresh, nutritious meals while supporting the Head Chef and mentoring fellow team members. With a focus on high-quality hospitality and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position provides a fully supported induction and a pathway for growth through the Chef academy. If you have a flair for culinary creativity and a desire to make a difference in residents' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & Days Out Discounts

Long Service Awards

Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents using high-quality ingredients.
• Support the Head Chef and mentor the team through the Chef academy.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Creativity in Cooking

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

The Assistant Chef role at Heffle Court, a 41-bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home in Heathfield, East Sussex, offers an opportunity to work in a highly-rated care facility with a focus on delivering fresh, nutritious meals to residents. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, showcasing creative culinary skills, and mentoring the team through a dedicated Chef academy.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Chef at Heffle Court, you will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents using the best available ingredients. You will work closely with the Head Chef, leading by example and demonstrating your passion for high-quality hospitality. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to develop the technical skills required in the healthcare sector. There is also an opportunity to mentor the team and progress through the on-site Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
• 41-bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Full Time, 40 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required
• £13.20 per hour

What Aria Care Offers You

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for our residents using the best fresh ingredients available. We seek a passionate Chef who will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings. A fully supported induction will introduce you to the technical skills required in healthcare, and there is an opportunity to mentor our teams through our Chef academy.

We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive employer that values 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A highly skilled Sous Chef with a strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals and a creative flair for high-level hospitality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.