Head Chef

Aria Care; Epsom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef for Priory Court Care Home in Epsom. You will work 40 hours per week, mainly Monday to Thursday, 6am to 5pm, with occasional weekends, delivering fresh, nutritious meals using top-quality ingredients while leading and mentoring a kitchen team.

This role offers a fully supported induction in healthcare cooking, opportunities to progress through the Chef academy, and a supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and growth.

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent catering qualification is essential.
• Experience as a head chef or senior kitchen leadership is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh and nutritious meals for residents using top-quality ingredients.
• Lead by example and mentor the kitchen team to deliver high-level hospitality.
• Operate straight shifts with no evening work and participate in the Chef academy for progression.

Skills

Head Chef

Leadership

Mentoring

Hospitality

Education

NVQ or equivalent catering qualification

Job description

About the Home: Priory Court Care Home, Old Schools Lane, Ewell Village, Epsom, KT17 1TJ 89 Bedded , Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating Good Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Head Chef 40 Hours per week - Monday to Thursday 6am -5pm, with occasional weekends NVQ or equivalent catering qualification essential £18.65 per Hour What will Care UK 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

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to join Priory Court Care Home in Epsom. You will work 40 hours per week, primarily from Monday to Thursday, only occasionally on weekends. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing fresh and nutritious meals for the residents using top-quality ingredients. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring your team, and showcasing creativity in hospitality. Straight shifts with no evening work make this an attractive position. A fully supported induction will be provided, focusing on the necessary technical skills in healthcare. Additionally, there is a prospect for mentoring teams within the Chef academy. The role is ideal for someone passionate about food, empathetic, and respectful, and who thrives in a diverse, inclusive environment. Essential qualifications include NVQ or equivalent catering credentials.

About us

Care UK, operating Priory Court Care Home in Epsom, is a well-regarded provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The home boasts a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With 89 beds, the home is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Care UK values diversity, inclusion, and a growth mindset, aiming to learn from and respect each other's cultures and experiences. For employees, they offer enticing benefits like the Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program, ensuring that team members feel appreciated and motivated. Care UK nurtures a culture of learning and growth, providing opportunities for career progressions within its structures, including the Chef academy for its culinary team.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Priory Court Care Home, Old Schools Lane, Ewell Village, Epsom, KT17 1TJ
• 89 Bedded , Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• 40 Hours per week - Monday to Thursday 6am -5pm, with occasional weekends

What will Care UK 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, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

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.