Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Denham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Denham Manor care home. The role involves creating nutritious meals, mentoring kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality hospitality. Candidates should have significant experience in a healthcare setting and relevant culinary qualifications. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £17.00 and flexible shifts with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a care home or hospital.
• Strong understanding of the nutritional and dietary requirements for elderly individuals.
• Experience in budget management and leading a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a variety of balanced meals for residents.
• Source high-quality ingredients and develop innovative recipes.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen staff, providing training and support.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare's Denham Manor care home involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best quality ingredients. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate chef with the ability to lead and mentor their team, as well as showcase their creative flair in delivering high-level hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible shifts, and a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef at Denham Manor, you will be responsible for planning and preparing a variety of delicious, balanced meals for the residents. This will involve sourcing the best quality ingredients, developing innovative recipes, and ensuring that all meals meet the dietary and cultural needs of the residents. You will also be expected to lead and mentor your team of kitchen staff, providing training and support to help them develop their skills. The role requires excellent culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a well-established provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care homes across the UK. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, and places a strong emphasis on creating a positive and inclusive work environment for its employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 52 Bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 10 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full time hours / 40 hours per week
• £17.00 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 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 for this role will have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a care home, hospital, or similar healthcare setting. They should hold a relevant culinary qualification, such as a NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, and have a strong understanding of the nutritional and dietary requirements of elderly and vulnerable individuals. Experience in menu planning, budget management, and leading a team is also essential.

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.