Chef

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Chippenham is seeking a passionate Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and mentorship, focusing on high-quality hospitality and creativity in meal preparation.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and experienced in the culinary arts.
• Ability to create fresh, nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead by example and showcase high-level hospitality.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Creativity

Job description

The role of a chef at Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best quality ingredients. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of care and customer satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

As a chef at Ferfoot Care Home, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The role requires creativity and a passion for providing high-quality hospitality. You will work in a fully supported environment, with opportunities for training and mentorship to develop your skills in healthcare catering. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.85 per hour and a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The company is committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for its employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
• 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Chef
• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• £12.85 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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

• Highly skilled and experienced in the culinary arts, with a demonstrated ability to create fresh, nutritious meals using the best quality ingredients.

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.