Head Chef

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Head Chef for their Residential & Dementia Care Home. This full-time role offers the chance to create fresh, nutritious meals while leading a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no evening shifts and opportunities for professional growth through a Chef academy. The ideal candidate will have a flair for high-quality meal preparation and a strong understanding of nutritional needs, ensuring residents receive the best care. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in hospitality and culinary arts.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & Days Out Discounts

Long Service Awards

Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of nutritional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead and mentor the catering team with high-level hospitality.

Skills

Nutritional Requirements

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Creativity in Meal Preparation

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job summary

This is a full-time Head Chef role at a 34-bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home in Liss, Hampshire. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients, and leading and mentoring the catering team.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. You will have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality and lead by example, mentoring your team. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings, and there will be a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in healthcare. You will also have the opportunity to mentor your team through the company's Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1295829983

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home

• East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
• 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full-time 40 hours; working alternate weekends
• £16.00 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!

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home

• East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
• 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full-time 40 hours; working alternate weekends
• £16.00 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 Essential

• The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate Head Chef with experience in the healthcare sector or a similar environment. They should have a strong understanding of nutritional requirements and a flair for creating high-quality meals.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate Head Chef with experience in the healthcare sector or a similar environment. They should have a strong understanding of nutritional requirements and a flair for creating high-quality meals.

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.

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)