Head Chef

NHS; Haslemere; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Haslemere seeks a passionate Head Chef to create nutritious meals for residents. The role involves leading a team, mentoring, and ensuring high food safety standards. Benefits include a Blue Light Discount Card and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in preparing nutritious meals in a care setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Contribute to the home's Chef academy.
• Mentor and support the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Mentoring

Job description

The Chestnut View Care Home in Haslemere, Surrey, is a 60-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home rated 9.5 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk. They are seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents using the best available ingredients. The role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The role involves 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a rate of pay of £16.60 per hour. The successful candidate will have a passion for food, creative flair, and the ability to mentor and support their team, contributing to the home's Chef academy.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD operates the Chestnut View Care Home in Haslemere, Surrey. The home is a 60-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care facility rated 9.5 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high-quality care and services provided.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Location: Chestnut View Care Home, Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
• Facility: 60 beds, Residential, Nursing, and Dementia care
• Rating: 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role:

• Position: Head Chef
• Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends
• Pay: £16.60 per hour

What Aria Care Offers You:

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We seek a passionate, experienced Head Chef to lead by example, mentor the team, and showcase high-level hospitality with fresh ingredients. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings, a fully supported induction, and opportunities to progress through our Chef academy.

We are proud to promote diversity and inclusivity. If you are empathetic, respectful, and eager to grow, Aria Care is the place for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in preparing nutritious meals in a care setting
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable adults.