Head Chef

NHS; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a skilled Head Chef to create nutritious meals for residents. The role includes leading a culinary team, mentoring staff, and showcasing high hospitality standards. The position offers straight shifts with no evenings, a competitive salary, and valuable benefits in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or equivalent, with strong background in catering.
• Passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Create fresh meals using the best ingredients available.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The role is for a Head Chef at Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, a 42-bedded residential and nursing home in Henley on Thames, which has a 'Good' CQC rating and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The Head Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. They will need to have strong culinary skills, the ability to mentor and develop their team, and a creative flair to showcase hospitality. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in healthcare.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are committed to providing a supportive and empathetic work environment for their employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
• 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Shift Time - 7am-5pm including every other weekend

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

• The successful candidate should have experience as a Head Chef or equivalent, with a strong background in catering and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should also have excellent leadership and communication skills.

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.