Head Chef

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

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is looking for a Head Chef in Heathfield, responsible for creating high-quality meals for residents in a 41-bed care home. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment, leadership opportunities, and various employee benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and experienced chef.
• Strong understanding of healthcare catering requirements.
• Ability to mentor and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals.
• Manage a team of kitchen staff.
• Develop varied and appetizing menus.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Creativity

Job description

Job summary

The job of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare in Heathfield, East Sussex involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 41-bed nursing, dementia, and residential care home. The role requires a highly skilled and passionate chef with the ability to lead a team, mentor staff, and showcase high-level hospitality. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. This will involve sourcing the best ingredients, managing a team of kitchen staff, and ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. You will need to have strong leadership and mentoring skills to inspire your team, as well as the creativity to develop varied and appetizing menus. The role offers a good work-life balance, with straight shifts and no evenings required.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, including nursing, dementia, and residential care. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where employees are encouraged to learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare is proud to have a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the company's dedication to delivering excellent care to its residents.

Details Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1336255203

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Heathfield

TN21 8DR

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
• 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full time - 40 hours required - 4-5 days per week - shifts covered between 7am-7pm working on a rota basis - Alternate weekends required
• £15.00 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

• Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
• 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full time - 40 hours required - 4-5 days per week - shifts covered between 7am-7pm working on a rota basis - Alternate weekends required
• £15.00 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 successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They will have a strong understanding of healthcare catering requirements and the ability to mentor and develop a team of kitchen staff.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They will have a strong understanding of healthcare catering requirements and the ability to mentor and develop a team of kitchen staff.

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

Heathfield

TN21 8DR

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Heathfield

TN21 8DR

Employer's website

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