Chef

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential nursing and dementia care home in Surrey is seeking a Chef to prepare high-quality meals for its residents. With no evening shifts and a supportive induction program, this full-time position promises a rewarding experience in a friendly environment, valuing diversity and culinary creativity.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Creativity to provide high-quality meals.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead by example and demonstrate culinary skills to the team.
• Mentor and support team members in culinary practices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Mentoring

Passion for food

Job description

This is a Chef role in a 39-bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home in Surbiton, Surrey. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

The Chef role involves preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the Hamilton Nursing Home. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading by example and demonstrating their culinary skills to the team. They will need to have a good understanding of catering in a healthcare setting and be able to mentor and support the team. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and there will be a fully supported induction to showcase the technical skills required.

About us

Olympus Opco Ltd is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for their employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Hamilton Nursing Home, 24 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QW
• 39 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Chef
• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• £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 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

• The successful candidate should have experience in a similar Chef role, preferably in a healthcare setting. They should be passionate about food and have the creative flair to provide high-quality meals for the residents.

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.