Head Chef

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kidderminster is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in culinary management and a strong focus on food hygiene and safety. This permanent role offers a full-time schedule with no evening shifts and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or similar senior culinary role.
• Proven track record of leading a team and delivering high-quality meals.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of kitchen staff, mentor them, and ensure high standards of food preparation.
• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for residents.

Skills

Team leadership

High-quality meal preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Health and safety regulations

Job description

Overview

This is a role for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. The role involves leading a team, mentoring, and showcasing high-level hospitality. The successful candidate will have a passion for using the best fresh ingredients and a creative flair to deliver excellent culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Head Chef
• 40 hours PW working alternate weekends and no evenings
• Lead a team of kitchen staff, mentor them, and ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation
• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for residents

What we offer

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

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is a healthcare provider that operates care homes across the UK. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1362039726
• Job locations: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ

Qualifications

• Essential: Extensive experience as a Head Chef or similar senior culinary role, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering high-quality meals. Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations in a healthcare setting.

Disclosure and safety

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

Aria Care
Address: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ

Employer's website: https://www.ariacare.co.uk/