Head Chef

NHS; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shipton-under-Wychwood seeks a skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will lead a team of chefs, focusing on high-level hospitality and catering to diverse dietary needs. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week with straight shifts and no evenings. A relevant culinary qualification and extensive experience in a healthcare setting are preferred.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of nutritional requirements.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead and mentor a team of chefs.
• Menu planning, food preparation, and presentation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Nutritional knowledge

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare's Tall Trees nursing and dementia home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The position involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents using the best ingredients, leading and mentoring a team of chefs, and showcasing high-level hospitality. The successful candidate will have a passion for food, excellent culinary skills, and the ability to work well in a healthcare setting.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef at Aria Healthcare's Tall Trees nursing and dementia home, you will be responsible for creating delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. You will lead a team of chefs, ensuring they follow best practices and provide high-quality service. The role involves menu planning, food preparation, and presentation, as well as managing the kitchen's operations. You will need to have a strong understanding of dietary requirements and be able to cater to the diverse needs of our residents. This is a permanent position offering 40 hours per week with alternating weekends.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of nursing and dementia care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for their residents and staff. The Tall Trees home in Shipton-under-Wychwood has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly regarded by residents and their families, with a rating of 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef

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

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting. You should possess excellent culinary skills, a strong understanding of nutritional requirements, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. A relevant culinary qualification or training in healthcare catering would be an advantage.

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.