Head Chef

NHS; Chichester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Head Chef for Kings Lodge Nursing Home in Chichester. The role entails creating nutritious meals and leading a team of chefs while offering support and development opportunities. The position provides straight shifts, a fully supported induction, and various employee benefits including discounts.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 is required, NVQ 3 preferred.
• Food safety Level 3 desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals using fresh ingredients.
• Lead and mentor a team of chefs.
• Ensure high-quality dining experience for residents.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Team mentorship

Education

NVQ 2 qualification

NVQ 3 preferred

Job description

The role of Head Chef at Kings Lodge Nursing Home is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of chefs, showcase their culinary expertise, and ensure the residents receive a high-quality dining experience.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing delicious, balanced meals using the best fresh ingredients. You will lead a team of chefs, ensuring they are trained and supported to deliver exceptional service. The role offers a fully supported induction, the chance to progress through the company's Chef Academy, and a range of employee benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, and holiday discounts.

About us

Kings Lodge Nursing Home is a 77-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility that has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and has a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The home is part of the OLYMPUS OPCO LTD group, which is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting its employees.

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 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• £16.00 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
• Wagestream
• 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

• The successful candidate will have an NVQ 2 qualification, with an NVQ 3 preferred. A Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable, but training can be provided.

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.