Head Chef

NHS; Haslemere; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents using quality ingredients. This role involves leading a culinary team, menu planning, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. The position offers full-time hours with a variety of perks including discounts and awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Head Chef.
• Proven track record of leading a team.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to prepare and serve high-quality meals.
• Menu planning and overseeing food preparation.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Creative flair

Education

Formal qualifications in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job summary

This is a Head Chef role at OLYMPUS OPCO LTD in Haslemere. The job involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents by using the best quality ingredients. The role requires a passionate and skilled chef who can lead a team, mentor staff, and showcase high-level hospitality. The working hours are 40 hours per week, typically 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with some weekend work required.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef is responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. This includes menu planning, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained. The successful candidate will have strong culinary skills, the ability to mentor and develop their team, and a creative flair to deliver an exceptional dining experience. The role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is a healthcare provider that offers a range of services, including residential care, to individuals in the local community. The organisation is committed to providing a high-quality, person-centered approach to care and values its diverse and inclusive workforce.

Details Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1347088412

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Role

• Head Chef
• 40 hours per week - 7.30am - 5.30pm - 4-5 days per week - alternate weekends required
• Rate of pay £16.60 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 Role

• Head Chef
• 40 hours per week - 7.30am - 5.30pm - 4-5 days per week - alternate weekends required
• Rate of pay £16.60 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 have significant experience as a Head Chef, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Formal qualifications in Culinary Arts or a related field would be an advantage, as would experience in a healthcare setting.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a Head Chef, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Formal qualifications in Culinary Arts or a related field would be an advantage, as would experience in a healthcare setting.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA

Employer's website

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